Walter Dean Myers. A Man of Many Words. A Brief Biography. Born in West Virginia, but raised primarily in Harlem, Walter Dean Myers has led an interesting life that is reflected in his writing.
By richard_edikWelcome to the CMC Virtual Tour. Welcome to the Curriculum Materials Collection (CMC) Virtual Tour. We are located in the Education Building, Room 194. Click on the door to begin the tour. What is the CMC ?.
By katimaWalter Dean Myers. Born August 12, 1937 in West Virginia Raised in Harlem, New York City Currently lives in Jersey City, New Jersey. Early Life. Born in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1937 Mother died when he was 2 yrs. old
By nuala10 Tips for Choosing a Book. Try these ideas!. 1. Think of a subject or what you want your book to be about. 2. Decide if you would like fiction or nonfiction. 3. Look for a special title or series. SERIES TITLES: Dear America My Name is America American Girls Hank the Cowdog
By turiCopper Sun by Sharon Draper. Winner of the 2007 Coretta Scott King Award Two fifteen-year-old girls–one a slave and the other an indentured servant–escape their Carolina plantation and try to make their way to Fort Moses, Florida, a Spanish colony that gives sanctuary to slaves.
By andreasFostering Fluency in a Comprehensive Literacy Program. Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl kay.stahl@nyu.edu Georgia Reading First Conference Athens, GA June 19-20, 2007.
By ostinmannualBlack-Eyed Susan Picture Books 2008-2009. Black-Eyed Susan Books. Book Awards for Kids’ Books. Newbery Award Caldecott Award Coretta Scott King Award Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. What is the Black-Eyed Susan Award?. It is the book award for the state of Maryland. Picture Books
By traugottMildred Taylor. Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry. Table of Contents. Reading Log Honoring Mildred Taylor Notes on Mildred Taylor How do characters fit? Characters Words Vocabulary Examples of Literary term ? Chapter Titles Sharecropping Answers Ch. 1-2.
By deiondreHistory and Trends in Children’s Literature. How can we know how we got here- if we don’t know where we’ve been? Chapter 5. Landmarks in Children’s Literature 1400-1800. 1484 ______ fables published by William Caxton 1697 Tales of ______ _____ retold by Charles Perrault
By morleyGenres of Literature. *Fiction -Made up in the author’s imagination -False *Non-fiction -Factual -Not false. Realistic Fiction. This could really happen, but it is made up from the author’s imagination. Examples: Hatchet Every Soul a Star Summer Ball. Historical Fiction.
By avianChristopher Paul Curtis. http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/authphoto_330/6203_curtis_christopher_paul.jpg. Beginnings. Curtis was born May 10, 1953. He was born in Flint, MI, the partial setting of many of his books . He is an alumnus of University of Michigan – Flint.
By allaynaToday’s Schedule. 3:30-4:00= Muliticultural and Love books. 4-5:15=Show & Tell 5:15-5:35= BREAK ! 5:35-7:20= A Visit with Ms. Lynn Miller, Ballard Teen Librarian. Multicultural Literature.
By maydaJacqueline Woodson . Born to write!. Where did her story begin?. Jacqueline Woodson grew up with a true passion for writing. No matter what else she was doing in life, she always wanted to write.
By irenMildred D. Taylor 1943 – Historical Fiction Award Novelist. Biography. “I was born in a segregated city, in a segregated state, in a segregated America.” Mildred Taylor was born in Jackson, Mississippi on September 13,1943 and raised in Ohio.
By veaMajor Book Awards. By Brenda Powell Valley Grande Elementary Media Specialist. Major Book Awards. The Newbery Award The Caldecott Award Coretta Scott King Award. The Newbery Award.
By garanCoretta Scott King Book Award. Persephoni Moore. Coretta Scott King. The Coretta Scott King Award was created to recognize and honor great African American authors, illustrators, and books in literature.
By sofiaThe Sibert Medal. Forest Lake and Wantagh Elementary Schools. You know the Newbery Award…. Given to the author of the most “distinguished contribution” to children’s literature in the United States each year. You’ve heard of the Caldecott….
By dinosAuthor Study Jacqueline Woodson. By: Rosalind Moore. Woosdon’s Books. She has written over 29 plus books. Coretta Scott King Awards Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime Achievement. Newberry Honor. Background Information.
By marleeBasic Information. Published in 2008 Historical Fiction Sharon Drapper visited slave castles Story about perseverance and hope Emotional . Summary. Teenage girl, Amari , a girl who was taken away from her village in Africa and sold as a slave.
By dorisBook Auditions Here!. How to audition a book or How do I find a book I will like?. There is nothing sadder than an abandoned book. You wouldn’t buy a car without test driving it or clothe s without checking the siz e. Don’t pick out a book without “auditioning” it!.
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