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Lewis Carroll Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a guide to Lewis Carroll and his works.
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The Book Report

Kids reads.com: Laura Numeroff

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site offers information about the life and work of Laura Numeroff.
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Other

Faith Ringgold

For Students 3rd - 8th
Faith Ringgold's author site is great for students to gain further insight into her books. Includes a biography, art work and new books she is working on.
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Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'If I Had Just Two Wings' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"If I Had Just Two Wings", an historical novel by Virginia Frances Schwartz, follows the journey of some slaves as they flee to Canada along the Underground Railroad. This teacher's guide includes detailed chapter summaries and project...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Joan Lowery Nixon

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore the life and work of the author Joan Lowery Nixon when you visit this site. This resource features several links to more information on this author and her work.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Paul Fleischman

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Web English Teacher offers a group of resources for teaching and learning about author Paul Fleischman.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Robert Kimmel Smith

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site features information on the life and work of Robert Kimmel Smith.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: J. K. Rowling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teacher guide for J. K. Rowling and her Harry Potter books includes links to a biographical information, lesson plans, and activities.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Louis Sachar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Delve into this resource featuring links to biographical information, and lesson plans for some of Louis Sachar's work.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Elizabeth George Speare

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Web English Teacher has put together a terrific resource featuring links to Elizabeth George Speare's life and work. These links provide lesson plans, teaching ideas and more.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Keeper of the Doves

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource offers a review of "Keeper of the Doves" by Carol Hurst as well as discussion questions and activities for classes reading this deceptively simple story about a family during one summer in 1900.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Keeping Quilt

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A review of "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, a story about a Russian immigrant mother and family as well as other resources for teaching young readers.
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Children's Nursery: Beatrix Potter's Children's Books

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this site dedicated to beloved children's author Beatrix Potter you can view a list of her works, many with links to the texts. Stories include Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggie Winkle, and more! Includes links to many other...
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Library of Congress

Loc: David Weisner: Bookfest 02 Webcast

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this eighteen minute webcast, David Wiesner discusses how he has received inspiration for the writing of his books and the development of characters within his books. Related webcast links are provided for teachers, kids, families,...