Spotlight on Children's Authors (Set 2)
Spotlight on Children's Authors
Reading Level: 4
Interest Level: 4+
Readers will find out how their favorite authors became great writers in Spotlight on Children's Authors. From Shel Silverstein's delightful illustrated work to Louis Lowry's controversial looks at challenging issues to Brian Selznick's modern classic The Invention of Hugo Cabret, 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