REFERENCE
Famous comments made about books.
An article discussing some of the world's most famous storytellers.
Famous characters from children's literature.
A list of Golden Kite Award winners (an award given by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) for the…
A list of the awards given for the most outstanding juvenile books in the U.S. in the following categories: outstanding…
A list of Coretta Scott King Award winners; the award is given by the American Library Association to authors and…
LESSON PLANS
Students will be introduced to more complex issues of story development while observing how a story without trouble is a…
Brief biography of Agatha Christie.
Pictures of Harry Potter cover art from around the world.
Harry Potter book covers from around the world.
Take a look at these images of Harry Potter cover art from around the world.
A question and answer session with J.K. Rowling.
BOOK GUIDES
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Great Expectations includes background information on Charles Dickens…
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Balzac's Cousin Bette includes discussion questions and history about…
Moby-Dick is the fictional whale in Herman Melville's novel by the same name. Learn about this famous whale and the book…
ACTIVITIES
The full text of "In Flanders Fields," written by John McCrae in 1915, in the midst of World War I.
Read about the success of Bram Stoker's Dracula, possibly the most blood-thirsty novel in English literature.
Read a biography of the fictional secret agent James Bond – created by Ian Fleming – to learn more about this…
Read this article to learn about famous science hoaxes and how they were uncovered.
Read an interview with Brian Jacques conducted by his editor.
WORKSHEETS
By writing the ending to an Anansi story, children can explore African folk tales.
Use a teaching guide that helps students analyze the elements of myths and folktales, their responses to the selection,…
Students write their own story about Curious George.
Distribute this printable worksheet that extends students' learning and enhances their appreciation of a book and the…
