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Charlotte Zolotow: Paul Zindel Becomes an Author

For Students 9th - 10th
Editor Charlotte Zolotow's large site offers this page about Paul Zindel, how they met, and how she influenced his creative life. Especially interesting is Zindel's description of all she brought to his life and craft as a writer.
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Activity
Other

Official Site of Gary Soto

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of author, Gary Soto, and includes links to his current works.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Jerry Spinelli

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
If your looking for a biography on author Jerry Spinelli, you've come to the right place at Scholastic.com. The site also offers student reviews of his books and an interview transcript. Fun facts for kids.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Norma Fox Mazer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A biography on Norma Fox Mazer which discusses her literary work. Includes quotes and remarks from Mazer herself. Also included is the transcript to an interview.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Judy Blume

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn about how Judy Blume's books have inspired the young author of this brief article. This website includes images and "related links" for further reading.
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Dragonwngs

For Students 9th - 10th
Published in 1975, this young adult fiction novel explores a chinese immigrant's life in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. Read about the other characters and important themes in this informative site.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Nancy Polette: "Wolves of Willoughby Chase"/lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Take a look at four activity ideas to use with Aiken's novel, "Wolves of Willoughby Chase."