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Harold D. Underdown

Chatting Them Up: Tips for a Successful Interview

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Taken from the perspective of a children's literature writer, this website offers several tips and suggestions for conducting an efficient interview. A detailed and informational article.
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Harold D. Underdown

Open Minds: Nonfiction for the Very Young

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An interesting article from The Purple Crayon, a website for children's literature. Discusses the recent trend in children's books toward nonfiction and offers terrific insight into the realities of exposing young children to it.
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Harold D. Underdown

The Secret to Becoming a Published Writer

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A very good article providing "secrets" to those writers hoping to get published. Includes tips, secrets, quotes from published writers, and links for further information.
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Harold D. Underdown

Publishing: What's in a Deadline?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An informational article that explores the many issues surrounding meeting deadlines for publication. Gives practical advice as well as information for potential submissions for publication.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Judy Blume

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: j.k. Rowling

For Students 9th - 10th
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.