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British Library

British Library: 20th Century Works: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

For Students 9th - 10th
"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" is a novel by the Irish modernist writer James Joyce. Read an overview and view additional resources such as articles and collection items.
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Literacy Head

Literacyhead: Images to Give Writers Ideas: Rhyme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
These images and writing prompts are to spark writing ideas in your young writers.
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Other

Mississippi Writers Page: Mildred D. Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the writer of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" and her early life -- how she heard family stories as a child, and how she developed the character Paul Edward for "The Land." There is an extensive bibliography of her works and...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Richard Peck

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What do you know about Richard Peck's life and work as an author? Use this informative site to learn more about this young adult author and to find resources for lesson plans.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jerry Spinelli

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Web English Teacher has put together a comprehensive resource filled with links to lesson plans, teaching guides and activities featuring the work of Jerry Spinelli.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Rosa Guy

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Rosa Guy, an American writer who drew on her own experiences to create fiction for young adults that usually concerned individual choice, family conflicts, poverty, and the realities of...