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Orca Book Publishers: Tj and the Rockets Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Hazel Hutchins has written the TJ series of novels. This teaching guide for TJ and the Rockets, about TJ and his science fair project, includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing the book.
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Orca Book Publishers: Emily's Dream Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Emily's Dream, a historical novel written by Jacqueline Pearce, is a sequel to her book Discovering Emily and goes on to look at the teenage years of Canadian artist Emily Carr. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching...
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Orca Book Publishers: Runaway Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In Runaway, a novel by Becky Citra, a boy must make some difficult decisions about whether to help another boy that he has seen steal but who is also being physically abused. The story is set in the 1830s in Upper Canada. This teacher's...
Kent State University
Virginia Hamilton Conference
This resource provides information about the annual Virginia Hamilton Conference, which is all about multicultural literature for children. There is also a link to biographical information on Virginia Hamilton.
Scholastic
Scholastic: How to Choose the Best Multicultural Books
Teacher's resource that advises how to choose great multicultural books for children. Includes lists of good books and authors, as well as criteria for selecting texts.
Other
Joan Aiken: Wolves and Alternate Worlds
This is short biography & an excerpt of an interview with children's author Joan Aiken. She speaks about her influences, ideas, and future writings.
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Orca Book Publishers: Dog Days Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Dog Days, a novel written by Becky Citra, looks at a boy's relationship with his grandfather, his aversion to dogs and his difficulty adjusting to a new community. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
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Orca Book Publishers: My Name Is Mitch Teaching Guide [Pdf]
My Name is Mitch, a novel by Shelagh Lynne Supeene, is about a short boy who is teased by his peers. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections about what inspired the book.
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Orca Book Publishers: Victory at Paradise Hill Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"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...
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Beverley Brenna: Wild Orchid Teaching Guide
Wild Orchid, a novel by Canadian author Beverley A. Brenna, is about the struggles of an adolescent girl with Asperger's Syndrome. This teaching guide has ideas for discussion and learning activities.
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The World of Rosemary Wells
At this site meet acclaimed children's author, Rosemary Wells. Read her biography, play a game with Max and Ruby, or learn more about the stories and characters she has created.
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Orca Book Publishers: The Scream of the Hawk Teaching Guide [Pdf]
The Scream of the Hawk, a novel by Nancy Belgue, is about the difficulties a young girl has adjusting to a new home. She comes to know a boy who has a captive hawk. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
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Orca Book Publishers: Fastback Beach Teaching Guide [Pdf]
After taking a joyride with his friends and crashing the car, Miles is the one arrested. He works off his sentence through community service with a car enthusiast. After helping his mentor with his vintage car, it is stolen by Miles'...
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Penguin Books: Roald Dahl
Brief biographical profile and extensive interview of Roald Dahl as well as interviews of others who knew the author. Some of his most famous books include James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Reading Guide
Learn the background of both the book and the author, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll; then click on the Readers Guide link to use the detailed study questions to spark discussion.
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Elizabeth Winthrop
The children's author Elizabeth Winthrop and her books are profiled in this resource. The features include an interview with the author, her newsletter, and advice for young writers, as well.
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Learn all about the role of the illustrator and picture books by visiting this museum site. Founded by and named for renowned author and illustrator Eric Carle, this site includes a variety of information for learners, teachers, and...
Other
Stories From the Web
Reading skills development program for children from 1 to 14 years old. Children can find short stories, poems, art work, games, pictures, everything divided by age range. Also are useful links for parents and teachers.
My Hero Project
My Hero: j.k. Rowling
Use this resource to learn about why J.K. Rowling, the author of the "Harry Potter" books, is a "writer hero" to young readers. This article, written by young students, includes images and related links.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Interview Transcript
This is a transcript of an interview between students and the celebrated children's writer, Virginia Hamilton.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Judy Blume
Use this resource to learn about how Judy Blume's books have inspired the young author of this brief article. This website includes images and "related links" for further reading.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: "A House for Hermit Crab"
"Explore the Ocean through Literature!" A summary from The Franklin Institute of the book "A House for Hermit Crab" by Eric Carle is the starting point for learning about Hermit Crabs. Students can visit the Eric Carle Website, go...
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Judith Viorst
A short profile of author Judith Viorst. Includes a list of books she has written.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Heroes Every Child Should Know by Hamilton Wright Mabie, Ed.
This ebook version of Unknown author's Heroes Every Child Should Know has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.