Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Descriptive Writing With Virginia Hamilton
Excellent site geared towards student writers interesting in learning how to journal. Follow Virginia Hamilton, an author, and learn her techniques from examples. Very comprehensive learning site.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "The House of Dies Drear" Study Guide [Pdf]
Reading guide to Virginia Hamilton's "The House of Dies Drear" with pre- and post-reading material, as well as brainstorming activities and writing prompts. Includes brief author biography, an introduction to the text, a preview of...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Descriptive Writing With Virginia Hamilton
This workshop helps students increase their skills in descriptive writing by following tips and suggestions from writer Virginia Hamilton. After reading about Hamilton, students write their descriptive pieces and publish them online. A...
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Literature Unit: The House of Dies Drear
"The House of Dies Drear," is a powerful novel by Virginia Hamilton.
Kent State University
Virginia Hamilton Conference
This resource provides information about the annual Virginia Hamilton Conference, which is all about multicultural literature for children. There is also a link to biographical information on Virginia Hamilton.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Virginia Hamilton
What do you know about the author, Virginia Hamilton? Here is a comprehensive site that includes links to other sources.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Virginia Hamilton
This site contains a biographical description of Virginia Hamilton. There is also a list of her books with a brief description of each
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Plain City
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Plain City" by Virginia Hamilton. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: A White Romance
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "A White Romance" by Virginia Hamilton. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Cousins
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Cousins" by Virginia Hamilton. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Interview Transcript
This is a transcript of an interview between students and the celebrated children's writer, Virginia Hamilton.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Biography
A biography of award winning novelist Virginia Hamilton.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The House of Dies Drear
This young adult fiction novel is one of Virginia Hamilton's most delightful mystery stories. Read about the characters, plot and themes in this informative site.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Anthony Burns: The Defeat & Triumph of a Fugitive Slave
Discussion ideas and interdisicplinary connections are the most useful parts of this teachers' guide for Virigina Hamilton's biography of escaped slave, Anthony Burns. It includes a brief summary of the book and information about the...
Curated OER
Photo of Virginia Hamilton
This site contains a little biographical information on Virginia Hamilton, as well as a list of many of her books.