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    Maya Angelou

    A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.

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    James Baldwin

    A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.

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    James Meredith

    Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…

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    Toni Morrison

    Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.

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    Langston Hughes

    Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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    Richard Wright

    An article about writer Richard Wright.

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    Salman Rushdie Biography

    Read about the life and work of Salman Rushdie, an Indian-born English novelist and critic, in this biography.

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    Oscar Wilde Biography

    Read this biography to learn more about Oscar Wilde, the famous Irish writer who penned the play The Importance of Being…

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    Sir Thomas More Biography

    Sir Thomas More is a Catholic saint. Read this biography to learn more about the life and death of this British writer…

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    Mordecai Richler Biography

    Find information about the career highlights of Mordecai Richler, a Canadian novelist and critic.

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    Judith St. George Biography

    This biography details the life of So You Want to Be President author Judith St. George.

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    Julia Ward Howe

    Read about Julia Ward Howe -- an American suffrage leader.

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    Suffrage and Women's Rights
    U.S. Elections
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    African American Writers

    Distribute an article that details the many talented African American writers from Phillis Wheatley to James Baldwin.

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    Alice Walker

    A brief article about Alice Walker.

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    Ralph Johnson Bunche

    A brief article about Ralph Johnson Bunche, the first African American to win a Nobel Prize.

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    Frederick Douglass

    A brief article about abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

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    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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  • Dedication Pages

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    Dedication Pages

    Develop library-skills with an activity that focuses on dedication pages.

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  • Copyright

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    Copyright

    Develop library-skills with an activity that focuses on copyright.

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  • Alphabetizing Poets Quiz

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    Alphabetizing Poets Quiz

    Familiarize students with famous poets' names while they alphabetize this list.

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  • Christmas Carols

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    Christmas Carols

    Tis the season for caroling. Get singing with printable Christmas sheet music for "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "We…

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    Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books
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  • Make Your Own Paper Garland Craft

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    Make Your Own Paper Garland Craft

    Make your own paper garland. Use this DIY holiday craft to decorate your classroom or Christmas tree.

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  • Make Your Own Popcorn Garland Craft

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    Make Your Own Popcorn Garland Craft

    Follow these steps to make your own popcorn garland. It makes a beautiful decoration for your Christmas tree or…

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    Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books
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  • Christmas Snowball Cookie Recipe

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    Christmas Snowball Cookie Recipe

    Follow this recipe to make Christmas snowball cookies. Enjoy these delicious holiday treats during a Polar Express party…

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  • The Polar Express Coloring Page: The Boy

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    The Polar Express Coloring Page: The Boy

    Color the boy from The Polar Express. Encourage your students to imagine what he sees.

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    Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books
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