My Hero Project
My Hero: Judy Blume
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.
My Hero Project
My Hero: j.k. Rowling
Use this resource to learn about why J.K. Rowling, the author of the "Harry Potter" books, is a "writer hero" to young readers. This article, written by young students, includes images and related links.
Other
Dr Leslie Project: Lynd Ward
Lynd Ward is considered one of the master book illustrators of his time, especially for his woodcut novels God's Man, Mad Man's Drum, Sons Without Words, and Vertigo.
Other
Allama Iqbal Urdu Cyber Library
Pakistani equivalent of Project Gutenberg. This site provides free online access to books in Urdu. The focus is on the works of Pakistan's official national poet, Muhammad Iqbal (or books about him), but other works include contemporary...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Suggestions for Writing Memoirs: Memoirs With Strong Word Choices
Editor Amy Ehrlich compelled ten well-known children's authors to write narratives, and she compiled these memoirs in her book, When I Was Your Age. The collection of narratives varies, but an underlying theme is the way in which...
University of Pennsylvania
The Project Gutenberg: Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke
Read this etext version of Brooke's work, including his war poetry. Be sure to read the fine print.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Lydia Maria Child (1802 to 1880)
Read excerpts from Lydia Maria Child's first book, Hobomok, about a Native American who helped the early New England settlers.
PBS
Pbs: Culture Shock: Huck Finn in Context
This site features information on themes from Huck Finn. You will find activities and discussion questions to accompany the different sections.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Eric Carle Author Study
This resource features an author study of Eric Carle. Students and teachers can gain a deeper understanding into this author's life and work when they visit.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Dr. Seuss
This brief article on the writing of Dr. Seuss introduces readers to such books as "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "The Cat in the Hat." Written by students, this article provides "related links" for further reading.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Elie Wiesel
A Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, shares his story through his books. This article, which briefly overviews his experiences, provides an excerpt from Wiesel's speech, "The Perils of Indifference."
My Hero Project
My Hero: Chief Joseph
This brief student-written article on Chief Joseph and his efforts to maintain peace between his people and the white settlers includes several links to further information and books for further reading and research.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Animal Farm Worksheets
These E Reading Worksheets provide supplemental questions, quizzes, tests, and projects that will help assess students' comprehension of the book Animal Farm, a novel written by George Orwell.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Shel Silverstein
Use this resource to learn why Shel Silverstein's poetry is so compelling for young readers. Read excerpts from his poetry and check out related links.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Use this resource to learn about why Laura Ingalls Wilder is a writer hero and learn about her life as pioneer girl in the late 1800s.