Literature Awards: Truman Readers Award Nominees 2011-2012
Author interviews, book trailers, and discussion activites are provided to promote the Truman Readers Award. Extension activities are given as well as interactives for several of the nominees. Contact information may be useful for students wanting to write to a particular author.
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Truman Award Book Nominees 2011-2012 Wiki
This wiki provides educators promoting the "Truman" Award list with discussion questions, extension activities and author interviews.
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Suzanne Morgan Williams website
Use this website to learn about the author and, request a publicity kit. Book trailers and lesson plans for "Bull Rider" are provided..
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Joni Sensel Website
Read the author bio. Learn that Joni's name is pronounced "Johnny". Information about her life, travels, and other books are provided.
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Deborah Lytton Website
Visit this website to learn biographical information, watch a video about the creation of "Jane in Bloom", and read questions and answers from Deborah Lytton.
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"Pop" book trailer
Feel the excitement of playing the game and being part of a team. Learn about the danger of concussions.
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Gordon Korman Video Interview
Read the summary of "Pop". Then watch Gordon Korman discuss the story behind the book, "Pop".
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The Official Gordon Korman Website
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about author, Gordon Korman. This site provides information about his latest books, puzzles,and an "Ask Gordon" section.
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"The Last Thing I Remember" book trailer
Use this book trailer with students to promote reading, "This Last Thing I Remember".
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Andrew Klavan Website
Noted for his thrillers, Andrew Klavan is a two-time winner of the Edgar Award for Mystery Writing. Read about his life as a author, screenwriter and media commentator.
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The Heather Hepler website
Learn about Heather's life, practice baking with Heather with her blog, In the Crazy Kitchen!, and read about her other books.
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"The Cupcake Queen" book trailer
Watch this book trailer to promote "The Cupcake Queen".
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Video Interview with Janice Hardy
Janice Hardy answers questions about her books, including "The Shifter".
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Janice Hardy Interview
Read this informative interview with Janice Hardy and her writing technique.
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Janice Hardy website
Read about the author, excerpts from her books, and learn about her writing techniques. Note: the writing techniques and tips are within a blog.
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"Adventurer's Wanted" website
Explore the nooks and crannies of this book store. Discover what type of adventurer you are.
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"The Maze Runner" book trailer
Promote "The Maze Runner" using this award-winning book trailer.
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"The Maze Runner"
Watch an interview with James Dashner, hear about the other books in the trilogy, and play "The Maze Runner" game.
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Caroline Cooney
Read biographical information about Caroline Cooney. She explains her love for writing and inspiration for some of her novels.
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"If the Witness Lied" book review
Teenreads provides a lengthy review of "If the Witness Lied" and additional reviews of Caroline Cooney books. Note: Small amount of advertising of book stores.
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Book Trailer: If the Witness Lied
Watch this SchoolTube book trailer to promote "If the Witness Lied".
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Beth Fish Reads Blog
Beth Fish provides a book review of "Double Eagle" and interview with Sneed Collard.
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Sneed B. Collard III Website
Learn biographical information about the author in a video and watch his demo video for "The Amazing Race".
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Mary Amato Official Website
The author explains how to become a writer and how to schedule a SKYPE session or workshops. Information about the author, her books, and an interview are given.
