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Now in paperback! A collection of fourteen essays that address major issues related to significant works of African-American young adult literature. ... Read more

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Teaches the writing process using published works as the basis for writing experiences. Authors lead the way to authorship. The book includes literature-based writing ideas and suggestions for expanding students' creative abilities. ... Read more

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Here's a fresh opportunity to learn more about these fine titles and integrate them into the curriculum. The first half of the book presents annotated bibliographies of all author and illustrator winners and honor books. The entire second half of the book is devoted to activities, including some reproducibles, based on select titles. ... Read more

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Terrific Resource for Great YA Literature
I discovered this book when I was coordinating a middle school book group with at-risk kids, primarily African American kids.I was looking for great books that would appeal to the kids, characters and stories they could relate to, outside of the norm.The Coretta Scott King Award List is a wonderful source of young adult literature.This book is the only one of its kind that I could find that offered lesson plans and reading guides, all kinds of enrichment materials, based on CSK Award Winners.My only complaint is that it was published in 2000 and has not been updated! ;-( ... Read more

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Great Teaching Tool
Teaching the Selected Works of Mildred D. Taylor (Young Adult Novels in the Classroom) is an excellent tool for using Mildred Taylor books in your classroom.I used 5 different books to do literature circles in my social studies class and this book helped tremendously in preparing questions and activities.Mildred Taylor books are an excellent way to teach about racial injustice, and using Teaching the Selected Works of Mildred D. Taylor (Young Adult Novels in the Classroom) made the unit even more of a success. Excellent, ready to use, teacher friendly resource! ... Read more

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This unique compilation offers the public librarian, the library media specialist, and the teacher a literary analysis of selected titles to supplement literature programs. The selection represents titles of above-average literary value for upper elementary, junior high, high school and beyond. The emphasis is on analysis and appreciation. The general body of work covers contemporary fiction; other parts include unique titles, novels to teach, video views of literature and society, and significant older titles that deserve another look. The analysis of each title offers a complete plot summary, suggested themes, significant quotes, interest/maturity level, evaluation, suggested use, and book review citations. In the "Novels to Teach" section, the authors also include reasons and suggestions for teaching particular novels, essay questions with suggested answers; glances at characters; and extensive study options. The goal is to change and enrich lives in the quest for literary literacy-to go beyond a superficial reading of the book for a deeper look between the lines-to encourage students to question, understand, and respond. ... Read more

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Over a writing career of forty-plus years, Gary Paulsen has published over 200 books. He has tried virtually everything in writing. Yet in all the variety, there are noticeable patterns in his work. An advantage of using Paulsen in the classroom is that the patterns are visible and common, and even fairly young readers will notice them. These patterns uncover some of what we want to teach students about both the pleasures and the intricacies of good literature.

Gary Salver knows that no reading of Paulsen the writer is complete without reference to Paulsen the adventurer. In Teaching the Selected Works of Gary Paulsen, Salvner shows you how the themes of Paulsen s colorful life become discernible patterns in his writings.

Salvner brings alive many voices in this book. His email correspondence with Paulsen himself is quoted extensively, offering insights never heard before. Teachers who have successfully brought Paulsen s work to their students share their reflections. Even the words of students who make new discoveries about literature and the world around them are found all through Salvner s book.

Salvner shows teachers how literature circles and reading/writing workshop can work in tandem with Paulsen s writing to teach everything from point-of-view as a literary device to multiculturalism and identity. In each chapter Salvner presents a number of Paulsen s writings, offering an overview of storylines and suggested teaching techniques.

You ll find classroom-tested units of study, and individual lessons and activities to teach a range of themes and patterns:
The Survival Theme
The Coming of Age Theme
The Social Justice and Multicultural Theme
Recurring Character Types
Recognizable Style Features

In Teaching the Selected Works of Gary Paulsen you ll find a variety of approaches to teaching reading, writing, and literary analysis through the work of a well-recognized master of young adult literature. ... Read more

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This title is intended for ages 12+. The result of a cross-Canada contest for the best short stories about young people's experience of loss and grief, "Dark Times" is a superb anthology about a topic that often remains hidden but is crucial in the development of a child's sense of identity. The stories explore highly contemporary situations: a First Nations boy mourns the death of his mother; a girl copes with the loss of her grandmother to Alzheimer's disease; a boyfriend's death takes a girl through the five stages of grief; a destitute family loses their home; a daughter loses a parent when her mother leaves; a foetal alcohol syndrome child is lost to his family when he is sent to prison; a boy loses the brother he loves to mental illness; the death of a small child challenges a girl's belief in God; and a young girl discovers her father in an affair and confronts him - with devastating results. ... Read more

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An account of Paul Zindel's teenage years on Staten Island, when his life was enriched by finding his own personal pigman, or mentor. ... Read more

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My daughter's review through me
My daughter's review of this book was not as good as the first...it wasn't as exciting, and much more boring.No, climax to the plot.But, the first made the second very disappointing, according to her.Oh - she's 11.

The Pigman and MeBy Paul Zindel
The Pigman and Me is an autobiography of the life of Paul Zindel. This book consists of the many experiences of his teenage years living in Travis, Staten Island, New York. My personal favorite part of this book is the relationship between Paul and his Pigman, Nonno Frankie. Paul ends up learning a countless number of things from Nonno Frankie including the secret to life. I usually don't like to read non-fiction books, but this was really amazing. The truth in this book is much more interesting than what you would find in a fiction book because you know that it's true. Although Paul experiences many difficulties fitting in in his new school and neighborhood, he gains so much making new friends and learning so much about life. Many of his hardships also include his mother's emotional and financial problems. He is also without a father, which is a spot in his life that actually seems to be filled by the Pigman. One of the greatest friends he makes is one of his neighbors, Jennifer Wolupopski. Overall, this book has a very strong middle but the ending isn't quite as good as I hoped it would have been. I would still recommend it to any teenager or preteen between the ages of 11-16.

nonfiction for fiction lovers
My 12 year old daughter loves Harry Potter and Sammy Keyes.She moaned when I insisted that she read a biography this summer.Lucky for her, The Pigman and Me was with the biographies in the "young adult" section of our library.It was not what I'd had in mind, but she absolutely loved it.

The pigman and me
I read the book The Pigman and Me By paul zindel. This is the second book in the series that I have read, I enjoyed both very much.Each book in the series has its own separate caracters, story, and its own losson.
In this particular book the caracters are interesting. There are there are Betty and Paul who are the children, there is a mother who is a huge part of the story. The mother has a friend named Connie Vivona Who has twins named nicky and joey. The other caracters are nono Frankie and nono Mamie,who is the daughter of Connie Vivona. All the caracters are Italian.
The story is being told in retrospect by paul. Most of the story is taking place in Travis, Staten Island when they were living there.
The story tells of them when they were teenagers and didnt have any money. They would move from house to house when the rent was due. They had many finantial and emotional strugles. They learn about friendships,confidence and the importance of helping each other.
You will enjoy finding out the meaning of the pigman and who he is in the story.

Starts out great, but...
If you want to feel good at the end of a story, this is not the book for you.It's a fascinating glimpse into the real life of an author, and it's a neat exploration into a time and region that no longer exists.But the end of the book, in it's honesty, makes you feel kind of sad and cynical.Hmm bummer. ... Read more