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Other

Gerald Haslam, Writer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is Gerald Haslam's personal website and includes bibliographies of works by and about Haslam, an essay from one of his books, summaries of a few others, comments from reviewers, links to related sites, and even his own email address.
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Website
Other

Barbara Kingsolver (Official Website)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of author Barbara Kingsolver. Here you will find excerpts from some of her works, a section for reading groups, complete with discussion questions, a biography, and a bibliography both of her work and of...
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C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: Upton Sinclair and Muckrakers

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion to C-SPAN's series, this site features a brief biography of Upton Sinclair, the text of his influential book, "The Jungle," and links to information about the Chicago Stockyards, as well as to other sites about Sinclair and...
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska, Lincoln: Willa Cather Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
The Willa Cather Archive is a vast collection of material that allows for the study of Cather's life and writings. Included are writings, letters, biographical information, images, audio and movie clips, teacher resources, and digital...
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Website
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Truman Museum & Library: Margaret's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biographical sketch of the life of Margaret Truman, daughter of United States President Harry S. Truman. Details her family background and educational history. Highlights her books she has published and works she has edited.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Regional Realism: Mark Twain

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography features Mark Twain as a regional realist author, world renown for his ability to portray real Americans in the late nineteenth century. Click "Mark Twain Activities" for artifacts and activities.
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Cengage Learning

An Introduction to the Life and Writings of Willa Cather

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is an attempt to give a comprehensive introduction to Cather's (1873-1947 CE) life and work. Aside from an introduction to the body of work, it includes a short biography, an extensive bibliography, an overview of the...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Pioneer Values in Willa Cather's My Antonio

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The objective of this site is to guide students through a self-directed exploration of pioneer life in reference to the book, "My Antonio." Students will have an opportunity to work on combining the study of history and literature...
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Website
Fantastic Fiction

Fantastic Fiction: Richard Matheson: Detailed Bibliography and Awards

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a complete bibliography along with the awards won by Matheson.
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Website
Fantastic Fiction

Fantastic Fiction: Joyce Carol Oates: Detailed Bibliography and Awards

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive listing of the works of Joyce Carol Oates, including her novels, collections, anthologies, and short stories. Click on the year to view information about that year. Includes brief descriptions of each work.
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Website
Fantastic Fiction

Fantastic Fiction: Ray Bradbury: Detailed Bibliography and Awards

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a very extensive bibliography with the book covers of Ray Bradbury's books. This site also has a brief biography and a photograph. Click on a book's year to view information about that year. Includes brief descriptions...
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Website
Fantastic Fiction

Fantastic Fiction: Stephen King: Detailed Bibliography and Awards

For Students 9th - 10th
This bibliography includes not only Stephen King's novels and short stories, but chapter books, collections, nonfiction, anthologies containing his stories, awards and nominations, as well as secondary literature about his work. Click on...
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Website
Fantastic Fiction

Fantastic Fiction: Isaac Asimov: Detailed Bibliography and Awards

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive bibliography features cover scans of many of Asimov's (1920-1992 CE) hundreds of books. The titles are sorted by topical category and series, and chronologically within each group. Click on a year to view information...
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PBS

New Perspectives on the West: Samuel Clemens

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site provides a very good biography of Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain (1835-1910) with emphasis put on the time he spent in the west. Also includes a photo.
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PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: Bill Moyers Interviews Barbara Kingsolver

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of a 2002 interview with Barbara Kingsolver from a PBS program discussing her book, Small Wonder. She talks about current events and history as well as her writing.
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eBook
Other

Ursula Le Guin: The Bear's Gift

For Students 9th - 10th
The poem "The Bear's Gift" from Ursula LeGuin's "Always Coming Home".
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Willa Cather Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Check out this informative resource to learn more about this famous author. This site features links to several other sites dedicated to Willa Cather's life and work.
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Upton Beall Sinclair

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography, selected publications, and a list of further reading.
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Other

C Dickens Books: Slaughterhouse 5

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary and commentary of "Slaughterhouse 5" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Discusses several of the characters and their presence in other of Vonnegut's novels.
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Other

Reading Group Guides: My Intonia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a reading group guide for the book, "My Antonia," by Willa Cather. Students will benefit from the discussion questions listed in this resource.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Southern Renaissance: Eudora Welty

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Eudora Welty is identified in this brief biography as one of America's greatest southern writers. See "Eudora Welty Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Website
Other

Book Browse: Barbara Kingsolver Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a well-written, detailed biography of the author Barbara Kingsolver. Also includes a small picture and a link to a list of her books.
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eBook
Other

Short Story Library at American Literature: "To Build a Fire" by Jack London

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of Jack London's short story "To Build a Fire" for free. With links to other short stories by famous American writers.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Gibson: The Miracle Worker

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Come and explore this informative site featuring links to lesson plans for "The Miracle Worker" by William Gibson.