Sharon M. Draper's Blog, page 3
May 1, 2009
"The Apostle of Planet Tween" -- Article in May Ed. of Cincinnati Magazine.
http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/art...
When young adult and children’s author Sharon M. Draper visits schools nationwide—sometimes greeted by marching bands, cheerleaders, and deeply grateful parents and teachers—she’s not only there to read her books to the throngs of tween fans that hang on every word. She’s also listening intently.
“When you’re there on a daily basis you know the words [students:] use,” says Draper in a quiet third-floor corner of the Main Library downtown. She’
When young adult and children’s author Sharon M. Draper visits schools nationwide—sometimes greeted by marching bands, cheerleaders, and deeply grateful parents and teachers—she’s not only there to read her books to the throngs of tween fans that hang on every word. She’s also listening intently.
“When you’re there on a daily basis you know the words [students:] use,” says Draper in a quiet third-floor corner of the Main Library downtown. She’
March 10, 2009
February 11, 2009
February 3, 2009
Salute to Librarians and Teachers--The Reader's Rap!
Thanks for all you do to celebrate books, and to spread the magic and beauty of language.
The name of the poem is Reader's Rap, and you can find it in Book 6 of the Ziggy series. It's called Stars and Sparks On Stage.
The music is done by my friend Annie Ruth--visual artist, poet, musician, and creator of a magic all her own.
SD
The name of the poem is Reader's Rap, and you can find it in Book 6 of the Ziggy series. It's called Stars and Sparks On Stage.
The music is done by my friend Annie Ruth--visual artist, poet, musician, and creator of a magic all her own.
SD
February 1, 2009
Interview on The Brown Bookshelf--Thank you!
http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2009/02/...
Sharon M. Draper
It’s not unheard of for authors to wear two hats and be a “slash.” Author/Lawyer. Author/Doctor. Author/Teacher.
Although many writers draw from their other full-time job to enhance their fiction, most are counting down the days to shed that job so author becomes their sole profession. But Sharon Draper, bestselling author and five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Award, is among the group of writers who
Wow! What an honor to be on this list. Way cool.
South Fort Myers High School will celebrate the 20th Annual African American Read-
In. The event, which is the fourth at South Fort Myers High, is scheduled for 7:45 a.m.-
1:45 p.m. Monday, February 2nd in the school’s media center.
The African-American Read-In is sponsored annually by the National Council for
Teachers of English (NCTE) and has been endorsed by the International Reading
Association. Organizations around the country gather people together to listen to
material written by African-Americ
January 28, 2009
You can't win them all!
http://beckyland.wordpress.com/2009/0...
Click here for a really cool interview from a blogger who really knows how to do it!
I'm a READ poster!
The Media Specialist at Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Virginia, put me on a poster! Media Specialists are the folks that used to be called Librarians, but because they do SOOO much more these days, they've been upgraded. They're are always cool, innovative people, and I appreciate what they do. I've always admired those READ posters that I've seen hanging in libraries because I think they are a great way to encourage young people to read. I never thought I'd be on one. And now I am
