Scholastic
Scholastic: Katherine Paterson's Biography
Discover more about the Newbery award-winning author Katherine Paterson when you check out this resource. This site features an author's biography, booklist, interview transcript and more.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Katherine Paterson
Newbery-winning author Katherine Paterson is featured in this site that includes a biography and a list of her books with detailed descriptions.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Avi
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site provides a commentary on the young adult fiction of Avi.
Virginia Tech
Jacob Have I Loved: Review
How does the vision of self come into play in the novel "Jacob Have I Loved," by Katherine Paterson? Find out more when you visit this online resource.
Virginia Tech
Survival as a Bridge to at Risk Readers
If you're looking for a way to appeal to at-risk readers, while integrating various curriculum areas, this article is full of ideas.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Soldier's Heart" Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for "Soldier's Heart" features brief synopsis, informative author biographical sketch, pre-reading activities, themes, and discussion questions. Also includes activities for "The Red Badge of Courage," "The Last Mission,"...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Nightjohn" Teacher Guide
"Nightjohn" teacher guide includes meaningful note from author brief synopsis. Features ideas for thematic discussion and great methods for interdisciplinary connections.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The River" Teacher Guide
"The River" teacher guide features excellent background and author information. Also included are thematic activities as well as tips for interdisciplinary connections.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "My Life in Dog Years"
Gary Paulsen's autobiography, "My Life in Dog Years" can be enriched through the activities offered at this website!
University of Calgary
Imagination's Legacy: Robin Mc Kinley
This resource provides a brief biography of award winning novelist Robin McKinley.
TES Global
Blendspace: 7th Grade Literature Circle Author Research
A seventeen-part learning module with links to images and information about adolescent authors Sharon Draper, Christopher Crowe, Joseph Bruchac, Susan Campbell Bartole, Jerry Spinelli, and Seymour Reit.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Norma Fox Mazer
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.