Here are some interesting books and websites where you can learn about other authors, the craft of writing, information having to do with my books, or other cool stuff:
Writing and Author Websites:
boysbloggingbooks.blogspot.com -- check out this blog, very impressive, and this
review of Quaking by a 14 year old boy!
www.moirarosedonohue.net
-- who knew an apostrophe could be so cute and clever?
www.beckieweinheimer.org
-- Converting Kate is out now -- it's wonderful!
www.annemariepace.com
-- for brilliant books, WATCH THIS SPACE!
www.sudipta.com -- a pig
extravaganza--and games!
www.julieaswanson.com -- a
sports book and a novel about dealing with the death of a parent, all in
one
www.maryquattlebaum.com
-- simply one of the best authors I know, first winner of the Delacorte
contest for a middle grade novel
www.rhwojahn.com - great site for
readers and writers by a great writer and reader
www.jenniferelvgren.com
-- for a beautiful, contemporary multicultural book, don't miss
this site
www.hopeirvinmarston.com
-- can't wait to read Against the Tide
www.scbwi.org -- the Society of
Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, a great place to start if
you're interested in writing children's books, and check out their great links
www.smartwriters.com -- lots of great writing information, and competitions, too
www.teensreadtoo.com -- interactive reading circle, book reviews, author interviews, book giveaways and more
www.usawrites4kids.drury.edu -- find authors by state
How to Write a Children's Picture Book, Eve Heidi Bine-Stock
(E&E Publishing, 2004)
Picture Writing: A New Approach to Writing for Kids and Teens,
Anastasia Suen (Writer's Digest Books, 2002)
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft,, Stephen King (Scribner,
2000)
You Can Write Children's Books, Tracey E. Dils (Writer's Digest
Books, 1998)
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, Anne Lamott
(Anchor, 1995)
If you liked QUAKING . . .
You might enjoy the following . . .
www.folkmusic.com -- John McCutcheon's website, the five-time Emmy nominated folk artist
mentioned in Quaking, chock full of links to websites on Quakers, peace,
music, books, and life
Elizabeth Elliot Mysteries by Irene Allen, such as Quaker Silence
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You might like to learn a bit more about Nelson Mandela, the history of apartheid, and the current South Africa:www.gov.za -- the official website of the Government of South Africa
www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html -- a great resource to learn some facts about every country in the world (at least, those recognized by the United States); mostly statistical and objective but bear in mind that it is a U.S. government website and is obviously going to have a particular slant
A Prisoner in the Garden, The Nelson Mandela Foundation (Studio, 2006)
Cry, the Beloved Country, Alan Paton (Scribner, 2003)
Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela : With Connections, Nelson Mandela (Holt Rinehart & Winston, 2000)
Mandela: From the Life of the South African Statesman, Floyd Cooper (Putnam Juvenile, 2000)
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www.elderwisdomcircle.org -- practical advice on any subject from older, wiser members of communities across North America
www.nrscrisisline.org -- National Runaway Switchboard hotline (1-800-RUNAWAY), information, and help
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 800-843-5678 (TDD 800-826-7653)
National Center for Victims of Crime: 800-FYI-CALL (TTY Helpline: 800-211-7996)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 (TTY Hotline: 800-787-3224)
www.wikipedia.org -- info from all of us about anything and everything
www.youtube.com -- videos from people just like you--creative and talented
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