Nancy Willard
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AN: EJ410082
AU: Krim,-Nancy
TI: When Things Invisible Become Visible: A Writer and Her Readers.
PY: 1990
SO: English-Journal; v79 n4 p16-19 Apr 1990.
DEM: *Authors-; *Class-Activities; *English-Instruction; *Novels-
DER: High-Schools; Research-Papers-Students; Teaching-Methods; Twentieth-Century-Literature; United-States-Literature; Writing-Assignments
AB: Describes a class activity in which students research one work by Nancy Willard, a contemporary novelist, and then meet Willard to discuss the work. Notes that the students engaged in lively discussions with the novelist. (RS)
AN: EJ302664
AU: Willard,-Nancy
TI: Alice and Martin Provensen.
PY: 1984
SO: Horn-Book-Magazine; v50 n4 p449-52 Aug 1984.
DEM: *Authors-; *Biographies-; *Childrens-Literature; *Nonfiction-; *Picture-Books; *Writing-for-Publication
DER: Illustrations-; Literary-Genres; Profiles-
AB: Recounts a visit to the Provensens' farm, where they gather much of the inspiration for their children's picture books, and describes their working areas, the nature of their collaboration, and several of their latest projects. (CRH)
AN: ED249536
AU: Kinman,-Judith-R.; Henderson,-Darwin-L.
TI: A Guide to Newbery Medal Winners and Honor Books, 1977-1984.
PY: 1984
PR: EDRS Price MF01/PC02 Plus Postage.
DEM: *Awards-; *Childrens-Literature; *Reading-Material-Selection; *Sex-Bias; *Sex-Role; *Sex-Stereotypes
DER: Books-; Content-Analysis; Elementary-Secondary-Education; Evaluation-Criteria; Females-; Guidelines-; Males-; Parent-Role; Teacher-Role
AB: Intended for use by teachers, librarians, and parents, this guide analyzes Newbery Award Medal and honor winning books (1977 through 1984) for sexism. Following a statement of criteria, established by the American Library Association concerning the type of book that should receive the medal and honor citations, and the guidelines used to determine sexism in the books, the guide analyzes the following 27 books: (1) "Roll of Thunder, Hear Me Cry," by M. Taylor; (2) "Abel's Island," by W. Stieg; (3) "A String in the Harp," by N. Bond; (4) "Bridge to Terabithia," by K. Paterson; (5) "Anpao: An American Indian Odyssey," by J. Highwater; (6) "Ramona and Her Father," by B. Cleary; (7) "The Westing Game," by E. Raskin; (8) "The Great Gilly Hopkins," by K. Paterson; (9) "A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-32," by J. Blos; (10) "The Road from Home: The Story of an Armenian Girl," by D. Kherdian; (11) "Jacob I Have Loved," by K. Paterson; (12) "The Fledgling," by J. Langton; (13) "A Ring of Endless Light," by M. L'Engle; (14) "A Visit to William Blake's Inn," by N. Willard; (15) "Ramona Quimby, Age 8," by B. Cleary; (16) "Upon the Head of a Goat," by A. Siegal; (17) "Dicey's Song," by C. Voight; (18) "Dr. Desoto," by W. Steig; (19) "Graven Images," by P. Fleischman; (20) "Homesick: My Own Story," by J. Fritz; (21) "Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush," by V. Hamilton; (22) "The Blue Sword," by R. McKinley; (23) "Dear Mr. Henshaw," by B. Cleary; (24) "Sugaring Time," by K. Lasky; (25 ) "A Solitary Blue," by C. Voight; (26) "The Sign of the Beaver," by E. G. Speare; and (27) "The Wish Giver," by B. Brittain. (FL)
AN: EJ273000
AU: Willard,-Nancy
TI: The Well-Tempered Falsehood: The Art of Storytelling.
PY: 1982
SO: Top-of-the-News; v39 n1 p104-12 Fall 1982.
DEM: *Fiction-; *Story-Telling
DER: Age-Differences; Characterization-; Creative-Writing; Fantasy-; Listening-
AB: Relates author's experiences as a story teller from early childhood to the present, describing the art of storytelling and citing excerpts from fairy tales and folktales. (EJS)
AN: EJ267008
AU: Lucas,-Barbara
TI: Nancy Willard.
PY: 1982
SO: Horn-Book-Magazine; v58 n4 p374-79 Aug 1982.
DEM: *Authors-; *Childrens-Literature; *Creative-Writing
DER: Biographies-
AB: Provides biographical information on author Nancy Willard. (AEA)
AN: EJ267007
AU: Willard,-Nancy
TI: Newbery Medal Acceptance.
PY: 1982
SO: Horn-Book-Magazine; v58 n4 p369-73 Aug 1982.
DEM: *Authors-; *Awards-; *Childrens-Literature; *Poetry-
DER: Autobiographies-; Creative-Writing
AB: A Newbery Award-winning author presents episodes from her past that have served as the background to her collection of poems for children. (AEA)
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Other resources from Doucette Index: K-12 Literature-Based Teaching Ideas (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Willard, Nancy
A visit to William Blake's Inn
See pp.2633-2638:
Beetz, Kirk H.
Beacham's guide to literature for young adults, Vol. 5 (Washington, D.C.: Beacham Publishing , 1991)
Willard, Nancy
A visit to William Blake's Inn: poems for innocent and experienced travelers
See pp.49-53:
Ammon, Bette D.
Handbook for the Newbery Medal and Honor books, 1980-1989 (Hagerstown, Maryland: Alleyside Press, 1991)
Willard, Nancy
The nightgown of the sullen moon
See pp.58-62:
Staton, Hilarie N.
Science & stories: integrating science and literature, grades K-3 (Glenview, Ill.: GoodYear Books, 1994)
Willard, Nancy
A visit to William Blake's Inn
See pp.67-70:
Reeves, Barbara
A treasury fo whole language literature ideas (: Troll Associates, 1992)
Willard, Nancy
The nightgown of the sullen moon
See pp.58-62:
Staton, Hilarie
Science and stories: integrating science and literature (Glenview, Il: Good Year Books, 1994)
Resources from Academic Search Premier (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Title: taking with NANCY WILLARD.
Source: Book Links, Apr/May2002, Vol. 11 Issue 5, p30, 5p, 3bw
Author(s): Linet, Valerie
Abstract: Interviews author Nancy Willard. Motivations in writing children's books; Techniques in taking photographs and creating illustrations; Influence of author Hans Christian Andersen on Willard's work.
Resources from OCLC’s WorldCat (materials available via libraries or bookstores)
Title: 100 most popular picture book authors and illustrators:
biographical sketches and bibliographies
Author(s): McElmeel, Sharron L.
Publication: Englewood, Colo.: Libraries Unlimited,
Year: 2000
ISBN: 1563086476 (cloth: hardbound); LCCN: 00-23181
Title: Good conversation!
a talk with Nancy Willard
Author(s): Podell, Tim. ; Willard, Nancy.
Publication: Scarborough, NY:; Tim Podell Productions,
Year: 1991
Description: 1 videocassette (VHS) (18 min.):; sd., col. ;; 1/2 in.
Abstract: Nancy Willard , poet and children's author, gives a tour of her Poughkeepsie, New York home, shows her many, many crafts, and tells how and why she writes.
Title: Writers on writing
Author(s): Pack, Robert,; 1929- ; Parini, Jay.
Publication: Hanover: Middlebury College Press, University Press of New England,
Year: 1991
ISBN: 0874515599; 0874515602 (pbk.); LCCN: 91-50372
Title: Inter/view:
talks with America's writing women
Author(s): Pearlman, Mickey, 1938- ; Henderson, Katherine U.
Publication: Lexington, Ky.: University Press of Kentucky,
Year: 1990
ISBN: 0813117801 (alk. paper):; LCCN: 90-33308
Title: A Visit to William Blake's inn
poems for innocent and experienced travelers
Author(s): Willard, Nancy. ; Provensen, Alice. ; Provensen, Martin.
Publication: Westminster, Md.:; Random House Video,
Year: 1986
Description: 1 videocassette (18 min.):; sd., col. ;; 1/2 in. +; 1 teacher's guide.
ISBN: 067627532X:
Abstract: Verses presented in a melange of sung and spoken interpretation, accompanied by music composed for harpsichord, bassoon, flute, and drums, tell of a boy's visit to William Blake's inn.
Title: Nancy Willard
Corp Author(s): Random House (Firm) ; Miller-Brody Productions. ; Newbery Award Records.
Publication: [Westminster, Md.]:; Newbery Award Records:; Random House,
Year: 1983
Description: 1 filmstrip (155 fr.):; col. ;; 35 mm. +; 1 sound cassette (19 min.) + 1 guide.
ISBN: 0676304907 (filmstrip); 0676304885 (container)
Abstract: A visit to Nancy Willard's home in Poughkeepsie is followed by a discussion of how the author's life relates to her work.
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