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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   6 – 8  |  Lesson Plan  |  Unit
   3-2-1 Vocabulary: Learning Filmmaking Vocabulary by Making Films
   Bring the vocabulary of film to life through the processes of filmmaking. Students learn terminology and techniques simultaneously as they plan, film, and edit a short video.
2. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
   39 Clues Series
   Emily discusses the action-packed 39 Clues series and talks to two authors of the series.
3. Professional Development | Grades   5 – 12  |  Professional Library  |  Position Statement
   A Call to Action: What We Know About Adolescent Literacy and Ways to Support Teachers in Meeting Students’ Needs
   This document provides a research-based resource that acknowledges the complexities of reading as a developmental process and addresses the needs of secondary readers and their teachers.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 10  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   A Case for Reading - Examining Challenged and Banned Books
   Students examine books, selected from the American Library Association Challenged/Banned Books list, and write persuasive pieces expressing their views about what should be done with the books at their school.
5. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 8  |  Lesson Plan  |  Unit
   Accountable Book Clubs: Focused Discussions
   Students form literature circles, read Esperanza Rising or Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Muñoz Ryan, use a Critical Thinking Map to discuss social issues, and use a class wiki.
6. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with A.S. King
   Tune in to hear about the seeds behind her newest novel, Everybody Sees the Ants. We’ll discuss how several of the novel’s key elements came about during Amy’s writing process, how The Vagina Monologues connects thematically to elements of the text focused on bullying and torture, and how satire helped her to make a key point about Lucky Linderman’s process of coming to terms with the adult world.
7. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with Chris Crutcher
   Tune in to hear the about the ideas behind Crutcher's newest book, Period 8; his thoughts on writing in honest language for teenagers; and what readers have told him about the impact of his stories.
8. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with Coe Booth
   Tune in to hear how Coe Booth worked through the challenges of writing Bronxwood, how she makes sense of her characters’ actions, and how her books challenge readers to develop critical social consciousness.
9. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
   A Conversation with Deborah Wiles
   Tune in to hear how Deborah Wiles uses visual artifacts-including news headlines and song lyrics, maps and snapshots, cartoons and excerpts from speeches-to tell a story about the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of an eleven-year-old girl.
   
10. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Podcast Episode
    A Conversation with E. Lockhart
    Tune in to hear E. Lockhart talk about creating girl characters who try to ignite social change and challenge social hierarchies, the approach she takes to the writing process, and her thoughts on reader response to her books.

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