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1. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with Candace Fleming
   In the world of young adult literature, some of today's best and most powerful stories are being told by authors of nonfiction. Tune in to hear Candace Fleming discuss the origins of The Family Romanov, research as a process of questioning, and how authors of nonfiction are pushing the envelope in books for today's teens.
2. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with Patricia McCormick
   While all YA authors focus in some way on the process of young people coming of age, very few do so with the depth and versatility you will find in the novels of Patricia McCormick. Tune in to hear the story behind her latest novel, Never Fall Down, the harrowing and heartbreaking account of Khmer Rouge survivor Arn Chorn-Pond.
3. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with Walter Dean Myers
   If there is anyone in the world of children's and young adult literature who could be described as a living legend, it's Walter Dean Myers. Tune in to hear how his own experiences as a reader have shaped his approach to storytelling, what he seeks to offer young people through his writing, and the thinking behind a select handful of his novels – books that incorporate concepts as varied as magical realism, the social contract, and oral histories with our nation's war veterans.
4. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
   All About Elections
   This episode focuses on presidential elections.
5. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
   Amazing Aviators
   Take flight with Emily as she highlights books about historical figures in aviation and chats with Candace Fleming, author of Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart.
6. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
   A Tribute to Abraham Lincoln
   Emily presents three very different books about Lincoln and hosts a roundtable discussion with the authors of these books to delve deeper into Lincoln's remarkable life.
7. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 8  |  Activity & Project
   A Trip to the Museum: From Picture to Story
   Visit a museum or art gallery (either online or in person) with children and teens, helping them find inspiration for a story based on a piece of art that they particularly enjoy or relate to.
8. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Activity & Project
   Beguiling Billboards: Finding Inspiration along the Road
   For this activity, teens study "Pass It On" billboards created by The Foundation for a Better Life either online or on-the-go, and create an original billboard and inspirational phrase for a person of their choosing.
9. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Being a YA Lit Advocate
   Tune in to hear about what it means to be a YA lit advocate and what YA advocacy work can look like. You'll learn strategies you can use to challenge misconceptions about YA lit. You'll also hear about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles you can recommend to teen readers.
10. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   3 – 6  |  Activity & Project
    Books Will Take You There!
    While enjoying a book that features a journey, children write postcards from the perspective of the main character for each stop along the trip.

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