Sharon M. Draper [electronic resource] : embracing literacy / KaaVonia Hinton.
2009
PS3554.R24 Z69 2009eb
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Title
Sharon M. Draper [electronic resource] : embracing literacy / KaaVonia Hinton.
Author
Hinton, KaaVonia, 1973-
ISBN
9780810866539 (electronic bk.)
9780810859852
0810859858
0810866536 (electronic bk.)
9780810859852
0810859858
0810866536 (electronic bk.)
Imprint
Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, c2009.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xv, 131 p.)
Call Number
PS3554.R24 Z69 2009eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
813/.54 B
Summary
"In this book, author KaaVonia Hinton reveals how Sharon Draper became an exceptional teacher and writer, and how she uses her writing to urge young people to read. Hinton also explores how Draper has made a lasting contribution to the field of young adult literature. This book-length study examines both her life and work and will benefit all students, teachers, and scholars in the field of young adult literature."--BOOK JACKET.
Known for her commitment to excellence in education, Sharon Draper was named National Teacher of the Year in 1997. In 1994 her first novel, Tears of a Tiger, was published, and since then she has written more than fifteen books for middle and high school readers. Tears of a Tiger received the John Steptoe Award for New Talent, and her novels Forged by Fire and Copper Sun have both won the Coretta Scott King Award. Most of her books have been featured on the American Library Association Best Books list, their Top Ten Quick Pick list, and IRA's Young Adult Choice list.
Known for her commitment to excellence in education, Sharon Draper was named National Teacher of the Year in 1997. In 1994 her first novel, Tears of a Tiger, was published, and since then she has written more than fifteen books for middle and high school readers. Tears of a Tiger received the John Steptoe Award for New Talent, and her novels Forged by Fire and Copper Sun have both won the Coretta Scott King Award. Most of her books have been featured on the American Library Association Best Books list, their Top Ten Quick Pick list, and IRA's Young Adult Choice list.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-126) and index.
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Scarecrow studies in young adult literature ; 31.
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Table of Contents
The dare and other inspirations
Master teacher
The Hazelwood High trilogy
The Battle of Jericho and November blues
Dreams, rainbows, and golden possibilities
What is Africa to me? Copper sun
The best is yet to come.
Master teacher
The Hazelwood High trilogy
The Battle of Jericho and November blues
Dreams, rainbows, and golden possibilities
What is Africa to me? Copper sun
The best is yet to come.