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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Book Files: Out of the Dust

For Students 9th - 10th
"Out of the Dust", a Newbery Award Winning, poetic book by Karen Hesse. The heroine, Billie Joe, faces issues of forgiveness and healing during the Dust Bowl. The story is set in Oklahoma, during the Great Depression. Make a smart choice...
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Website
The Book Report

Kids reads.com: Karen Hesse

For Students 3rd - 8th
KidsRead.com offers a brief biography and interview with, 1998 Newbery Winner, Karen Hesse.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Karen Hesse

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about the life and work of Karen Hesse? Check out this informative site featuring links to informational activities and lesson plans for "Out of the Dust."
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Karen Hesse's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out more about the Newbery awardwinning author Karen Hesse when you explore this resource. Provides a biographical description, a booklist and an interview transcript.