Spotlight on Children's Authors (Set 1)
Spotlight on Children's Authors
Reading Level: 3
Interest Level: 3+
Readers will find out how their favorite authors became great writers in Spotlight on Children's Authors. From Jeff Kinney's hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Rick Riordan's mythical Percy Jackson and the Olympians to the Kate DiCamillo's classic Because of Winn-Dixie, students hear from the writers themselves how they keep their writing fresh and focused.
EACH BOOK CONTAINS:
• Interview with the author, family, and colleagues
• Excerpts from popular works
• List of books & what the author likes to read
• Complete list of books written by author
COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS:
• Explores authors' point of view and purpose
• Identify themes
• Highlights context behind fictional treatment
EACH BOOK CONTAINS:
• Interview with the author, family, and colleagues
• Excerpts from popular works
• List of books & what the author likes to read
• Complete list of books written by author
COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS:
• Explores authors' point of view and purpose
• Identify themes
• Highlights context behind fictional treatment