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  • Q&A with Vivian French: Author of The Robe of Skulls

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    Q&A with Vivian French: Author of The Robe of Skulls

    Read this interview to learn about author Vivian French's inspiration and writing process for The Robe of Skulls.

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  • Q&A with David Elliot on Evangeline Mudd Stories

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    Q&A with David Elliot on Evangeline Mudd Stories

    Introduce children to David Elliot, author of the Evangeline Mudd series, through this interview.

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  • Q&A with Roxane Orgill on Footwork: The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire

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    Q&A with Roxane Orgill on Footwork: The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire

    Discover how the story of two talented siblings inspired Roxane Orgill to write Footwork: The Story of Fred and Adele…

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  • Author Amy Hest on New York, Writing, and Love

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    Author Amy Hest on New York, Writing, and Love

    Author Amy Hest shares her childhood love of books, how she became a writer, and her writing process for Remembering…

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  • Q&A with Sam Stern on Cooking Up a Storm

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    Q&A with Sam Stern on Cooking Up a Storm

    Teen author Sam Stern discusses food and cooking in this interview about his book Cooking Up a Storm.

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  • Q&A with Megan McDonald and Peter Reynolds

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    Q&A with Megan McDonald and Peter Reynolds

    Author Megan McDonald and illustrator Peter Reynolds answer questions about Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday and…

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  • Female Writers and Performers Quiz

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    Female Writers and Performers Quiz

    The ten questions in this printable multiple-choice quiz test students' knowledge of the achievements of women in…

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  • King of the Mild Frontier Reading Guide

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    King of the Mild Frontier Reading Guide

    Questions and topics in this literature guide will help you spark discussion and debate about the issues raised in King…

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  • The Life and Work of Anthony Trollope

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    The Life and Work of Anthony Trollope

    Explore the life and works of British novelist Anthony Trollope in this fill-in activity.

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  • Famous Canadian Authors Matching Activity

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    Famous Canadian Authors Matching Activity

    Have children match each Canadian author to the title of his or her book in this worksheet. Use this activity to review…

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  • James Joyce Wordplay Activity

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    James Joyce Wordplay Activity

    Print out this worksheet and have children read about the famous literary figure, James Joyce. After reading about him,…

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  • A Note to Teachers from Author Nancy Krulik

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    A Note to Teachers from Author Nancy Krulik

    Read what Katie's creator, Nancy Krulik, has to say about the Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo series!

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  • Mystery Writers Quiz

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    Mystery Writers Quiz

    How well do your students know detective fiction? Test their knowledge of famous mystery writers with this quiz. Or,…

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  • Man Booker Prize Winners Quiz

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    Man Booker Prize Winners Quiz

    Take this quiz to see how much you know about winners of the Man Booker Prize, Britain's most prestigious literary…

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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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  • Chocolate Nougat Caramel Squares Recipe

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    Chocolate Nougat Caramel Squares Recipe

    Follow this recipe to bake decadent chocolate nougat caramel squares. Enjoy these sweet treats as part of The Polar…

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  • Stationery for a Letter to Santa

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    Stationery for a Letter to Santa

    Encourage kids to write a letter to Santa on this reproducible stationery. This is a fun letter-writing activity for…

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  • The Polar Express Drawing Sheet: What's inside Santa's gift bag?

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    The Polar Express Drawing Sheet: What's inside Santa's gift bag?

    What's inside Santa's gift bag? Children use their imagination to complete this Christmas drawing. This is a fun art…

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  • The Polar Express Drawing Sheet: Draw your perfect Christmas tree

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    The Polar Express Drawing Sheet: Draw your perfect Christmas tree

    Draw your best-decorated Christmas tree on this reproducible. Use this drawing sheet with the children's book The Polar…

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  • The Polar Express Christmas Tree Ornament Coloring Page

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    The Polar Express Christmas Tree Ornament Coloring Page

    Kids will enjoy coloring this tree ornament from The Polar Express. Send it home to decorate a Christmas tree. Or, hang…

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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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  • 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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  • 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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