Other
Nancy Polette: "King of the Wind" Literature Guide
Contains three fun activities about Marguerite Henry's book, which won the Newbery Medal in 1949. The page is set up so that it can be easily printed and distributed to students.
Other
Interview With Linda Sue Park
This site provides an interview with 2002 Newbery Newbery winner Linda Sue Park.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
Check out this site to learn more about the 1936 Newbery award-winning book Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink. This site provides a description of the book, a discussion guide, a writing prompt, and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Linda Sue Park's Biography
Discover more about the Newbery awardwinning author Linda Sue Park when you visit this informational resource. Features a biography, a booklist and interview transcript.
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Scholastic: Sid Fleischman's Biography
Disover more about the Newbery award-winning author Sid Fleischman through this resource. Provides a biography, booklist and more.
Kids' Wings
The Little Red Schoolhouse: "Seesaw Girl"
Here you will find a variety of activities to enhance the book "Seesaw Girl." The book is set in 17th century Korea. The majority of the activities are on Korea.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: A Single Shard
Carol Hurst provides a summary, student activities, related books, and a discussion guide of Linda Sue Park's Newberry winning book, A Single Shard.
Other
Linda Sue Park
This is Linda Sue Park's personal website. It is about the author's views on reading and writing but also gives the reader information on her books and a biography.
Other
Presenting Sid Fleischman
This is children author Sid Fleischman's personal website, which offers a fascinating look into his life and work.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Book Files: Holes
"Holes" by Louis Sachar, is a Newbery winner. Trouble seems to follow Stanley Yelnats and his family. Can Stanley "fulfill" the void/hole that exist? Make the smart choice by enjoying the novel with a BookFiles reading guide. The file...
Other
Nancy Polette: "Holes" Literature Guide
Use this informative site to learn more about the book "Holes," by Louis Sachar. This educational resource gives descriptive activities for this book.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh [Pdf]
Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia...
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Scholastic: Russell Freedman Biography
Discover more about the author Russell Freedman when you visit this site. This resource provides a biography, an interview transcript, a booklist and more.
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Scholastic: Book Files: Sarah, Plain and Tall
Patricia MacLachlan's "Sarah, Plain and Tall" takes place on a prairie during the late 1800s. Sarah arrives to live with a family and brings them new life. Make a smart choice by reading your favorite novel with a BookFiles reading...
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Scholastic: Book Files: Julie of the Wolves [Pdf]
"Julie of the Wolves", by Jean Craighead George, is story of cultural pride, survival, and courage. The heroine, Miyax is lost in the Alaskan tundra. Make the smart choice by reading the novel with a BookFiles reading guide. The file...
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Scholastic: Sounder by William H. Armstrong
Check out this site featuring the book Sounder by William H. Armstrong. This resource offers a description of the book, a teaching plan and a booklist.
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Scholastic: Sarah, Plain and Tall
Check out this site featuring the book Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. You will find a description, an extension activity, a vocabulary builder, and a booklist.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Louis Sachar
Delve into this resource featuring links to biographical information, and lesson plans for some of Louis Sachar's work.
Google
Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 3: Because of Winn Dixie: Unit Files
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities, and assessments for the book, Because of Winn-Dixie.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Louis Sachar's Biography
This biographical site focuses on Sachar's career choices and the path he took to become an author. Be sure to click on the interview transcript link to read what he had to say to students from around the country.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Scott O'dell Classroom Activity
A brief activity/instructional activity for learners commemorating the life and works of Scott O'Dell, Newbery Medal Award winner. Provides links, a bibliography, and lesson plans. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on May 23, 2007.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jerry Spinelli
Web English Teacher has put together a comprehensive resource filled with links to lesson plans, teaching guides and activities featuring the work of Jerry Spinelli.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Maniac Magee
Have you ever read "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? Use this resource to learn more about this book. An educational resource with discussion questions, extension activities and more.
Other
Lausd: Julie of the Wolves Literature Guide
This site features a guide to Jean Craighead George's book "Julie and the Wolves." This project is designed specifically for advanced English Language learners to learn about the Eskimos and Native American population.