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Author Interview: Sarah Dessen on "Just Listen"

For Students 9th - 10th
Sarah Dessen talks with author Cynthia Leitich Smith about "Just Listen" and other writing matters.
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Nancy J. Keane

Booktalks: Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This booktalk introduces Sarah Dessen's Dreamland in a few quick minutes. It also identifies the subjects covered in the novel, for teacher reference.
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Nancy J. Keane

Booktalks: This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Two ways to introduce This Lullaby to a class or to entice individual readers to pick it up are offered here.
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Nancy J. Keane

Booktalks: The Truth About Forever

For Teachers 9th - 10th
There are three different booktalks here to introduce "The Truth About Forever" to a young audience. Subject headings for the novel are also included.
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Teen reads.com: Review: Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

For Students 9th - 10th
If you need some background information about "Dreamland," including some comments about the themes of the book and how it's written, this is a useful page.
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Multnomah County Library: Discussion Guide for Dreamland

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick summary of Sarah Dessen's "Dreamland" is followed by 15 discussion questions. The questions contain spoilers, so read first, then discuss!
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Multnomah County Library Discussion Guide: Keeping the Moon

For Students 9th - 10th
Your book club or discussion group, or even your class, can use the summary and questions here, along with the suggestions for snack ideas!