February 2013
Web Resources
Meet Shutta Crum
Shutta Crum is the author of numerous picture books and two novels. In 2002 she was awarded the Michigan Library Association’s Award of Merit as youth librarian of the year. In 2005 she was invited to read at the White House. And in 2010 she spoke to many teachers and thousands of students while spending a month touring American military base schools in Japan. Of Shutta’s latest book, MINE! (Albert A. Knopf), the New York Times says: “… a delightful example of the drama and emotion that a nearly wordless book can convey.” For more, visit: www.shutta.com.
Meet the Author
Nick Glass of TeachingBooks.net interviewed Andrea Davis Pinkney in New York City on May 16, 2012.
Additional Resources
- Freebies, Doodads, & Helpful Hints
Snowflake reproducible for bulletin boards - Curriculum Connections
Forces of Nature discussion prompts; Global Hot Spots research worksheet - Storytime
Felt Patterns for “The Corner” - Author Extensions: Andrea Davis Pinkney
Bibliography - Technology
Webquest: Planning for Safety - Library Lessons
Gabriel’s Character Trait Cards; Gabriel’s Triumph List of Characters visual and Story Elements activity sheet; Primary and Secondary Sources visual, activity sheet, and answer key; Racing for Freedom Trilogy extension activities