This teaching guide for Solomon's Tree, a story written by Andrea Spalding and illustrated by Janet Wilson, provides a synopsis of the story and an explanation of how the book evolved. The book is about a boy's relationship with a maple...

This is a teacher's guide for the book Stuffed by Eric Walters. This book connects well to issues surrounding healthy eating and lifestyle, and the 2004 movie, Super Size Me. Some friends begin a boycott of a fast-food chain that spreads...

"Victory at Paradise Hill" is a book by author William Roy Brownridge. The story follows the trials of two brothers who aren't able to play hockey. This teacher's guide includes author information and reflections about how the book...

Cracked by Canadian author Michele Martin Bossley is a mystery novel for ages 9-12. The story centers on the bobsled competition at the World Cup. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...

This teacher's guide contains a summary, discussion topics and teaching ideas for the book Thunderbowl by Lesley Choyce. The book is about a teen who wants to make a success of his musical aspirations. But, when he starts playing with...

In 'Spoiled Rotten' by Dayle Campbell Gaetz, Jessica resents her new stepsister, Amy. When Amy follows her on a day hike and then gets hurt, Jessica must face darkness and the threat of bears as she goes for help. This teacher's guide...

After initially giving up her baby for adoption, Evie steals her back because she believes the baby is not being properly cared for. When the baby gets sick, Evie must make the difficult decision to get medical help and thus be...

Zee's Way by Kristin Butcher is about a group of young people who feel they are discriminated against because they are teens. They get into conflict with store owners and after Zee is caught vandalizing, he must make peace with them....

This teaching guide for That's Hockey, a story written by David Bouchard, gives a synopsis of the story and teaching ideas. The book is about a boy's traditional Canadian experience of playing street hockey.

Mirror Image by Canadian author K. L. Denman is about the perceptions two teenage girls have of each other and how this changes as they get to know and appreciate one another.

A comprehensive list of general reference books concerning children's literature and publishing. Includes dictionaries, publishing guides, and manuals of style.

A thorough resource on the wide-ranging topic of multicultural literature for children. Includes information about the current field of multiculturalism, opportunities for writers, finding a publisher, and looking toward the future of...

Frank Zeidler was mayor of Milwaukee from 1948-1960. He published a book called A Liberal in City Government, which is highlighted on this website. This particular page has a short biography of his life.

This brief summary of The Pillow Book includes the author's financially inspired additions to the lists that Sei Shonagon included in her diary. (Published October 3, 1997)

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tales From Shakespeare, a story collection from Charles and Mary Lamb. This book, published in 1807, contains adapted versions of Shakespearean comedies and...

A fantastic resource for getting started in publishing a children's book. Provides information about writing, sending and submitting your manuscript, choosing an agent, and more.

Are you a fan of the Silverwing novels? Meet the author, Kenneth Oppel, and learn how he moved from being a video game addict to a popular published author of youth fiction.

[Free Registration/Login Required] See the results of how users have highlighted Polly Shulman's review of The Lightning Thief published in the New York Times. Quotations from the text are blue while summaries are red, and the reviewer's...

From a history book published in the late 19th century, this account of the exploits of Panfilo de Narvaez in the new world relies primarily on an account by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, upon his return to Spain.

The "slush pile" is a publisher's sizeable reading stash, and this site is a great resource for attempting to get a publisher to get your manuscript OUT of the pile. Includes several pieces of advice concerning the story itself, your...

Page with informational text and questions for students to answer, details the process of planting and growing tobacco in the Chesapeake region. Information is from a book published in 1918.

This is the full text of the novel Five Weeks in a Balloon or Journeys and Discoveries in Africa by Three Englishmen is an adventure novel by Jules Verne, published in 1863.

This is the full text of the novel The First Men In The Moon by H.G. Wells, a scientific romance originally serialized in The Strand Magazine from December 1900 to August 1901 and published in hardcover in 1901.

Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published as a serial in the Appeal to Reason 1905, one work is The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair. It exposed harsh working conditions in the meat packing industry.