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The One and Only Ivan: Author Katherine Applegate
Learn about the life of author Katherine Applegate in this brief biography.
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School Library Journal: The One and Only Ivan: Author Katherine Applegate
Learn about Newbery award winning author Katherine Applegate's writing career and how she was inspired to write "The One and Only Ivan."
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Scholastic: Carl Hiassen's Biography
Haissen is the author of many popular books for young adults. Learn about the success of his novels and his other writing work as a journalist. Also includes a list of published works.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: The Wave by Todd Strasser
This is an online study guide for the novel The Wave by Todd Strasser including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
TES Global
Tes: 13 Reasons Why
[Free Registration/Login Required] A activity unit on Jay Asher's 13 Reasons Why.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Tangerine by Edward Bloor
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Green Angel and Green Witch
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of Green Angel and Green Witch by Alice Hoffman. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Avi
On this website, students learn about Avi's biography. Learn all about the author of children's books such as the Crispin and Poppy Series.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Gary Paulsen
A website dedicated to Gary Paulsen's biography. Learn about the author of children's books such as the Hatchet Series.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Jeff Kinney
Read Jeff Kinney's biography the writer of children's books such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Jerry Spinelli
Kids learn about Jerry Spinelli's biography author of children's books such as Maniac Magee on this website.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Kate Di Camillo
A website to discuss Kate DiCamillo's biography. Learn about this author of children's books such as Because of Winn-Dixie.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
Read about Margaret Peterson Haddix's biography on this site. Learn about the life of the author of children's books such as Among the Hidden.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Rick Riordan
Read about Rick Riordan's biography the author of children's books such as The Lightning Thief with Percy Jackson on this website.
TES Global
Blendspace: 7th Grade Literature Circle Author Research
A seventeen-part learning module with links to images and information about adolescent authors Sharon Draper, Christopher Crowe, Joseph Bruchac, Susan Campbell Bartole, Jerry Spinelli, and Seymour Reit.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Getting Near to Baby
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Getting Near to Baby" by Audrey Couloumbis. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Here Today
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Here Today" by Ann M. Martin. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Freak the Mighty
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Girls: A History of Growing Up Female in America
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Girls: A History of Growing Up Female in America" by Penny Colman. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Great Good Thing
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Great Good Thing" by Roderick Townley. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Using Graphic Novels With Children and Teens
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Using Graphic Novels with Children and Teens: A Guide for Teachers and Librarians" by Jeff Smith. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: A Hive for the Honeybee
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "A Hive for the Honeybee" by Soinbhe Lally. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Indigo
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Indigo" by Alice Hoffman. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Indian Captive
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Indian Captive" by Lois Lenski. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.