Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Knowles
This resource site features links to lesson plans, handouts, and activities for students reading John Knowles novel A Separate Peace.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963" t.g.
Teacher guide for "The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963" features note to teachers from author, brief synopsis, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
The Book Report
Teen reads.com: Reviews: Takeoffs and Landings
A review of "Takeoffs and Landings," a book for young adults written by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Other
Official Site of Gary Soto
This site provides a brief biography of author, Gary Soto, and includes links to his current works.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Susan Cooper's Biography
A brief biography of award winning author Susan Cooper. A link is also provided for Susan Cooper's booklist.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Susan Cooper
This resource provides a biography of the award winning novelist Susan Cooper. A link is also offered to a listing of her books. The reader will be able to read a few sentences about the book.
Other
Book Page Interview: Gary Soto
This site, part of the online version of the magazine BookPage, provides a 1998 interview with Gary Soto, in which he discusses the themes of some of his works, his background, and his use of different genres of writing.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Where the Red Fern Grows" Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for "Where the Red Fern Grows" features brief synopsis, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.