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1. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with Sara Zarr
   Tune in to hear Sara Zarr discuss religious faith and some of the thinking behind her newest novel, Once Was Lost.
2. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   An Introduction to Graphic Novels
   Tune in to hear some background about graphic novels as well as specific recommendations of fantasy epics, memoirs, biographies, and adventure thriller stories, all presented in the form of a graphic novel.
   
3. 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.
4. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   3 – 5  |  Activity & Project
   Go Ape with Webcams!
   Can't make it to a zoo? After reading a book about apes, observe animal habits and habitats using one of the many Webcams broadcasting from zoos and aquariums around the United States and the world.
5. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 6  |  Tip & How-To
   Help Children Play and Stay Safe Online
   The Internet is home to a wealth of information that even the youngest children can access. Teach kids how to safely enjoy all that the online world has to offer.
6. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Tip & How-To
   How to Be Safe Online
   By teaching teens some basic guidelines about online safety, you can help make sure the time they spend online is safe.
7. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   3 – 5  |  Activity & Project
   Take a Virtual Field Trip
   Can't make it to a zoo? Observe animal habits and habitats using one of the many Webcams broadcasting from zoos and aquariums around the United States and the world.
8. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Teen Literature and Technology
   In this episode, you'll hear about books that "break the rules of writing" by telling stories in the form of emails, blog entries, and instant messages.
9. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Teens as Writers
   In honor of NCTE's National Day on Writing, tune in to hear about the growing number of books featuring teens who write.