Literature Awards: Beehive Award Nominees for Young Adult Books 2005-2006
These links include information about the nominees for Utah’s Beehive Literature Awards for young adults. There are biographies and interviews with the authors, excerpts, discussion questions, and reviews for the books. Includes a link to Missouri’s equivalent of the award, the Gateway Reader’s Award.
Grades
- 7,
- 8,
- 9,
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
Links
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Teenreads: "Last Chance Texaco"
Here is a review of the book by Brent Hartinger. There is a link to an excerpt from chapter one of the book. Click on "Brent Hartinger" to read the author's biography and an interview with the author.
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Kidsreads: "Milkweed"
Read a review of this nominated book. Click on "Jerry Spinelli" to read about the author.
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Jerry Spinelli Intro Page
This is Jerry Spinelli's official website. Read about the author of "Milkweed" and his other books.
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Teenreads: "The Wee Free Men"
Read a review of the book. Explore the links to read an excerpt, find out more about the author, or read about the author's other books.
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Reading Guides: "The Truth about Forever"
Here are some discussion questions to go along with the nominated book by Sarah Dessen.
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Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
Learn about the award nominated book "Airborn." Explore the links to learn more about the books, read an excerpt, and learn about the imaginary airships.
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Talk it Up! Book Discussion Guide
Here is a discussion guide for Vivian Vande Valde's "Heir Apparent." NOTE: The discussion questions contain spoilers.
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"Overboard" by Elizabeth Fama
Here is an excerpt from the award nominated book.
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Ann Halam
Scroll down and click on the book cover of "Taylor Five" to read an excerpt. Find out about Halam's other books and her life.
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Teenreads: "The Secret Hour"
Read a review of the book by Scott Westerfeld. Explore the links to read an excerpt and learn more about the author and his other books.
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eThemes Resource: Literature Awards: Gateway Readers Award Nominees 2005-2006
These sites are about the Gateway Readers Award Nominees for 2005-2006. This is a contest in which Missouri students in grades 9-12 vote on their favorite book. The sites include biographies of the authors, book discussion guides, reviews, and excerpts. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on Utah's Beehive Awards.
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