Some publishers provide web pages for their authors that contain activities. Here is an example from Random House . Notice the new grade level recommendations. When an author is famous for a series, the main character or beginning title is also listed. Newbery authors and Caldecott winning illustrators are also noted.
Some authors listed are also appropriate for middle school students.
5 Newbery Author Prydain Chronicles Book of Three Lloyd Alexander Gr. K-2 nonfiction Aliki Fairy tales for everyone Hans Christian Andersen Gr. 4-5 Animorph series K. A. Applegate Gr. Huggly series Tedd Arnold Gr. K-2 nonfiction Jim Arnosky Gr.