Sharon Creech
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Alphabetically arranged listing of bibliographies
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Internet Sites
Sharon Creech Homepage
Sharon Creech
Achuka Authorfile-Sharon Creech
Bloomability (lesson plan)
Bloomability(book discussion guides)
Chasing Redbird (lesson plan 1)
Chasing Redbird (lesson plan 2)
Chasing Redbird (book discussion guides)
Newberys and Net: Walk Two Moons
Teacher Resource File: Sharon Creech
Walk Two Moons (lesson plan 1)
Walk Two Moons (lesson plan 2)
Walk Two Moons (lesson plan 3)
Walk Two Moons (book discussion gudies)
Lesson plans on "Walk Two Moons", "Chasing Redbird", and "Bloomability"
Wanderer (book discussion guides)
Online Discussion Groups/Listservs
Author Tracker: Sharon Creech
Book Discussion Groups for Kids
Mailing Lists Related to Children's Literature
Citations from ERIC Database
AN: ED434064
AU: Harris,-Laurie-Lanzen, ed.; Abbey,-Cherie-D., ed.
TI: Biography Today: Author Series. Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers. Volume 5, 1999.
PY: 1999
AV: Omnigraphics, Inc., 2500 Penobscot Building, Detroit, MI 48226; Tel: 800-234-1340 (Toll Free).
PR: EDRS Price MF01/PC08 Plus Postage. DL: http://orders.edrs.com/members/sp.cfm?AN=ED434064
DE: *Adolescent-Literature; *Authors-; *Popular-Culture; *Supplementary-Reading-Materials
DE: Biographies-; Childrens-Literature; Elementary-Secondary-Education; Language-Arts; Profiles-; Reading-Interests; Recreational-Reading; Social-Studies; Student-Interests
AB: As with the regular issues of "Biography Today," this special subject volume on "Authors" was created to appeal to young readers in a format they can enjoy reading and readily understand. Each volume contains alphabetically-arranged sketches. Each entry in the volume provides at least one picture of the individual profiled, and bold-faced rubrics lead readers to information on birth, youth, early memories, education, hobbies, and honors and awards. Each entry ends with a list of easily accessible sources designed to lead the student to further reading on the individual and a current address. Obituary entries are also included and clearly marked in both the table of contents and at the beginning of the entry. Ten authors are profiled in this volume: (1) Sharon Creech; (2) Michael Crichton; (3) Karen Cushman; (4) Tomie dePaola; (5) Lorraine Hansberry; (6) Karen Hesse; (7) Brian Jacques; (8) Gary Soto; (9) Richard Wright; and (10) Laurence Yep. A series of general, places of birth, and birthday indexes is included. (BT)
AN: EJ521296
TI: An Interview with Sharon Creech, 1995 Newbery Medal Winner.
PY: 1996
SO: Reading-Teacher; v49 n5 p380-82 Feb 1996
DE: *Authors-; *Childrens-Literature; *Writing-Processes
DE: Elementary-Secondary-Education; Interviews-; Writing-for-Publication
AB: Presents an interview with author Sharon Creech, winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal for her book called "Walk Two Moons." Talks with her about her experiences as an author and as a teacher. (SR)
Resources from Doucette Index: K-12 Literature-Based Teaching Ideas
Creech, Sharon
Walk two moons
See pp.4954-4961:
Beetz, Kirk H.
Beacham's guide to literature for young adults, Vol. 9 (Washington, D.C.: Beacham Publishing, 1989)
Creech, Sharon
Bloomability
See pp.43-50:
Beacham's guide to literature for young adults, Vol.11 (Detroit: Gale Group, 2001)
Creech, Sharon
Chasing Redbird
See pp.109-118:
Beacham's guide to literature for young adults, Vol.12 (Detroit: Gale Group, 2001)
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Other resources from Academic Search Premier (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Title: Sharon Creech.
Source: School Library Journal, Sep2001, Vol. 47 Issue 9, p21, 2p
Abstract: Interviews Sharon Creech, author of the novel `Love That Dog.' Reason for using a living children's book writer as a fictional character in the book.
Title: Everyday Journeys.
Source: Publishers Weekly, 7/16/2001, Vol. 248 Issue 29, p153, 2p
Author(s): Britton, Jason
Abstract: Features author Sharon Creech. Personal and career backgrounds; Information on the book `Love That Dog'; List of books written by Creech.
Title: Who's That Girl?
Source: American Girl, Mar/Apr2001, Vol. 9 Issue 2, p43, 2p, 9c, 1bw
Abstract: Shares childhood memories and tips from Sharon Creech, an author from the United States.
Resources from Education Abstracts FullText (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
TITLE: Creating people who are quirky and kind
AUTHOR(S): Lowery Moore, Hollis
SOURCE: Teacher Librarian v 28 no4 Apr 2001.p. 54-6.
ABSTRACT: An interview with Sharon Creech, winner of the Newbery Award for Walk Two Moons, is presented.
TITLE: Number the stars: booktalking the Newbery winners
AUTHOR(S): Littlejohn, Carol
SOURCE: Journal of Youth Services in Libraries v 10 Fall 1996.p. 92-5.
ABSTRACT: Part of a special issue celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Newbery Award. Ready-made talks to heighten awareness of Newbery Medal titles and honor books appropriate for students in grades 4-7 are discussed. The titles explored are Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli; Walk Two Moons, by Sharon Creech; Crazy Lady!, by Jane Leslie Conly; Catherine Called Birdy and The Midwife's Apprentice, by Karen Cushman; The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, by Avi; Dragon's Gate, by Laurence Yep; and Number the Stars and The Giver, by Lois Lowry.
TITLE: Sharon Creech: 1995 Newbery medal winner
AUTHOR(S): Raymond, Allen
SOURCE: Teaching PreK 8 v 26 May 1996.p. 48-50.
ABSTRACT: A profile of Sharon Creech, winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal for her book Walk Two Moons. Creech teaches English and writing at a boarding school in Great Britain, where she lives for most of the year with her husband. Walk Two Moons is her fourth book and her first to be published in the United States. It demonstrates Creech's storytelling skills, as well as her ability to plot and create amusing dialogue.
TITLE: 1995 Newbery acceptance speech
AUTHOR(S): Creech, Sharon
SOURCE: Journal of Youth Services in Libraries v 8 Summer 1995.p. 347-53.
ABSTRACT: The text of the 1995 Newbery Medal acceptance speech by the author of Walk Two Moons, which was delivered at the annual conference of the American Library Association. The writer recalls the day she was notified of her award and shares some of the sources she thinks were responsible for the book.
Title: Sharon Creech: 1995 Newbery medal winner.
Source: Teaching PreK-8, May96, Vol. 26 Issue 8, p48, 3p, 3c, 1bw
Author(s): Raymond, Allen
Abstract: Profiles Sharon Creech, 1995 Newbery Medal winner. Success of the book "Walk Two Moons'; Background of career; Determination in surmounting obstacles.
Title: Newbery Medal acceptance.
Source: Horn Book Magazine, Jul/Aug95, Vol. 71 Issue 4, p418, 8p
Author(s): Creech, Sharon
Abstract: Presents the acceptance speech of Sharon Creech, winner of the 1994 Newbery for "Walk Two Moons' during annual meeting of the American Library Association on June 25, 1994 in Chicago, Illinois.
Title: Sharon Creech.
Source: Horn Book Magazine, Jul/Aug95, Vol. 71 Issue 4, p426, 4p, 2bw
Author(s): Rigg, Lyle D.
Abstract: Profiles writer Sharon Creech. Teaching career; Literary achievements; Anecdotes
Resources from OCLC WorldCat (available via libraries or bookstores)
Title: Walk two moons [by] Sharon Creech: reproducible activity book. Publication: Logan, Iowa: Perfection Learning
Year: 1997
ISBN: 0789104113
Title: Walk two moons, Sharon Creech: a study guide
Author(s): Christopher, Garrett. ; Friedland, Joyce. ; Kessler, Rikki. Publication: New Hyde Park, N.Y.: Learning Links
Year: 1996
Title: Walk two moons by Sharon Creech: teacher guide
Author(s): Green, Phyllis.
Publication: Palatine, IL: Novel Units
Year: 1995
ISBN: 1561377708
Title: Walk two moons by Sharon Creech: student packet
Author(s): Green, Phyllis.
Publication: Palatine, IL: Novel Units
Year: 1995
ISBN: 1561377716
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