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Matt de la Peña: We need diverse books because…. Award-winning author Matt de la Peña reflects on the importance of diverse books in our diverse country.
From comic book to graphic novels Graphic novels open the possibility of accessing books to children who don’t see themselves as readers in the traditional sense.
Courting controversy Woodson doesn’t set out to be “controversial”—she writes what she calls “realistic fiction” that can help young people discover the richness of the real world.
Shared stories Juster remembers the Oz books, folk and fairy tales, the Sunday newspaper, and the big Yiddish and Russian novels his parents had at home.
Books, screenplays, poetry Cooper talks about the difference between the solitary process of writing a book and the communal effort needed to write a play.
Graphic novels and picture books for all ages Visual books are often quite sophisticated. They can build background knowledge and be a gateway to more rigorous reading.
GI Joe Island Brian Selznick waxes nostalgic about the days when he used to play with action figures and give haircuts to his little troll dolls.
Dav Pilkey draws Little Petey Dav Pilkey is excited about a star character - Little Petey, the unwanted kitten who found a home.
