CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
A coup by religious extremists helps to establish the sexually-oppressive, dystopian Republic of Gilead. Offred, a Handmaid, struggles with her role as a reproductive servant to the elite. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 9-11) to...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Should You Read the Handmaid's Tale?
Margaret Atwood's speculative fiction masterpiece The Handmaid's Tale explores the consequences of complacency and how power can be wielded unfairly. How does this book maintain such staying power?
Other
Robert Fulford: The International Success of Canadian Literature
Toronto author Robert Fulford discusses some of the great writers (and their works) from Canada and the impact they have had on the world. Fulford's article, originally published in "The National Post," talks about famous authors such as...
Other
Book Spot's Book Discussion Center
Scroll down to the Guides for Selected Titles to find a wealth of information on a variety of titles for adults and teens. Each entry, though they come from different sources, includes book discussion questions and some background about...