From: Nell Fleming <nell.fleming_at_wsd.k12.wi.us>
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:51:22 -0500

bookmarch_at_aol.com writes: And so I ask all of you a question: how often are students in your school or library assigned to do an "author study"? How often are they allowed (encouraged) to select an author of nonfiction? NF books have authors, and we have as much room for individuality and creativity as any novelist, poet, or playwright. The more students recognize that, the more models they have for ways to think and write in their own research work.

This research was the highlight of my graduate class on the History of Children's literature. I so enjoyed my author study. I was able to do things in that class that I'd never done before. It was quick exhilarating. Of course I had U of I's resources, and a whole semester, but I think it could be very worthwhile.

Nell Fleming Librarian WSD Library 309 Walworth Ave Delavan, WI 53115 (262) 728-7133 v/tty
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