Literature Awards: Mark Twain Readers Award Nominees 2011-2012
Use the links to the Mark Twain Award Nominees to promote the books with students. A Prezi presentation provides an overview of all the titles. Discussion questions, extension activities, and book trailers are available. Biographical information on the authors and writing will inspire students.
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Prezi Presentation of "2011-2012 Mark Twain Nominees"
Enjoy this Prezi presentation of the "2011-2012 Mark Twain Nominees". Book summaries, author websites and more are provided.
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Mark Twain Award
View 2011-2012 award nominees and past winners of the Mark Twain Award.
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The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
Learn about the author, Eric Berlin, and download puzzles to enjoy.
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Secret of Zoom Book Trailer
Students will want to read "Secret of Zoom" after viewing the book trailer.
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Lynne Jonell website
Discover more about Lynne Jonell. Watch the video of President Obama learning about "The Secret of Zoom" and author interview.
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"Runaway Twin" book trailer
This trailer will inspire students to read, "Runaway Twin" by Peg Kehret.
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Peg Kehret Website
Learn about the author, answers to frequently asked questions, and her cat, Pete. Discussion questions are provided for several of her books. To receive discussion questions for "Runaway Twin", send author an email.
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"Love, Aubrey" Discussion Questions
This site provides discussion questions, extension activities, and book summary.
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Suzanne LaFleur website
Learn about the author, her books, and listen to an audio clip from "Love, Aubrey".
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Official Playbook to the books by Mike Lupica
This extensive downloadable book contains synopses, discussion questions, and extension activities for many of Mike Lupica's books.
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"Million-Dollar Throw" discussion questions
This link provides discussion questions, extension activities, and book trailers for "Million-Dollar Throw".
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Mike Lupica Official Website
Mike Lupica provides biographical information, book trailers, and answers to important questions about sports.
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Mike Lupica author video-"Million-Dollar Throw"
Best selling author, Mike Lupica, discusses "Million-Dollar Throw".
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"Million-Dollar Throw" book trailer
Watch this brief book trailer, "Million-Dollar Throw".
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"11 Birthdays" book trailer
Promote "11 Birthdays" with your students by viewing this book trailer.
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"11 Birthdays" audio excerpt
Students will enjoy hearing the author read from her book, "11 Birthdays".
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Wendy Mass Website
Biographical information, synopses of additional books, and photos of her office provide answers students may have about this author.
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"11 Birthdays" Booktalk
Use this booktalk to promote reading "11 Birthdays".
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Kate Messner Website
Kate Messner shares background information and writing advice. She is a teacher and relates classroom experiences within her blog. She conducts writer's workshops for students and Skype visits. Note: This site contains an author's blog.
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Discussion & Study Guide: The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z
Use this guide for discussion questions and journal prompts written by the author, Kate Messner.
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Educators Guide for "Faith, Hope, and Ivy June"
This guide provides cross curricular activities and discussion themes for "Faith, Hope, and Ivy June".
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Spotlight on Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Read the author information to learn more about Phyllis Reynolds Naylor and her books.
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Rosanne Parry Website
This site provides author information, book discussion guide, and a book trailer of "Heart of a Shepherd".
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"Captain Nobody" Book Trailer
Use this book trailer to entice students to read "Captain Nobody".
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"Captain Nobody" Book Trailer
Use this book trailer to promote "Captain Nobody".
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"Captain Nobody" Study Guide
Educators will find this discussion guide helpful while reading "Captain Nobody".
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"Captain Nobody"and Dean Pitchford website
Students will gravitate to this unique website that reveals author and book information.
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"Storm Chaser" Project Ideas
This site from Grand Island, Nebraska Public Schools provides cross curricular activities for "Storm Chaser".
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All About Kurtis Scaletta
Find author biographical information, book synopsis, and book trailers. An educator's teaching guide and extension activities are provided. Note: An author's blog is included on this site.
