Great resource for learning about an author and his/her works. This site often provides a sound byte of the author pronouncing his/her name and even explaining something interesting about the name. For some of the authors, there are media clips, including excerpts of the author reading his/her own work aloud.
This is the author's official website. Not only does it contain biographical and professional information, it also reflects her personality and passions! I love the "Author Pals" and "Fun Stuff" sections!