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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Exploring History
   Hear about an amazing range of books that explore history, including works of fiction as well as non-fiction, biographies, graphic novels, verse novels, and investigative journalism.
4. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Tip & How-To
   How to Start a Writer’s Notebook
   Writer’s notebooks allow children and teens to take in the world around them and document their daily lives. Use these tips to learn how to start a writer's notebook with your child.
5. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Activity & Project
   It’s Raining Cats and Dogs! Make a Children’s Book about the Weather
   Kids learn about weather sayings throughout history while writing and illustrating a book for younger children.
6. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Life Stories
   Life stories are books that trace defining moments and turning points in people’s lives. By exploring how individuals overcome obstacles and discover their passions – or fall prey to mistakes and inner demons – life stories illustrate how human beings navigate the complexities of living. Tune in to hear about a variety of life stories – some that celebrate lives of success, others that mourn lives tragically lost or wasted.
7. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   New and Noteworthy Nonfiction
   Tune in to hear about newly-published biographies, memoirs, and essay collections as well as titles that explore history, science, and social issues.
8. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   Teens as Change Agents
   Books featuring teens as change agents call attention to young people who are lobbying for change in their schools, communities, and the larger world. Tune in to hear about teens who work for change by participating in political campaigns, defying social hierarchies, and even going to war.
9. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   9 – 12  |  Activity & Project
   The Year I Was Born: An Autobiography Project
   Invite teens to tap relatives, family friends, and community members so they can create biographies of their own births or other significant life events!