Because it weaves in historical fiction with other literary elements, The Jewel & the Key is the perfect type of YA book to bring into the classroom. And lucky for us, author Louise Spiegler is a teacher herself -- and already had some ideas! She's been putting together a classroom guide that will eventually find... Continue Reading →
Fury by Elizabeth Miles, in stores this week, offers a modern twist on the idea of the Furies from Greek and Roman Mythology. So today, we thought we'd take a look at these classical roots -- both to give you some background to the book, and to give you an excuse to use this book... Continue Reading →
Fury by Elizabeth Miles, in stores this week, offers a modern twist on the idea of the Furies from Greek and Roman Mythology. So today, we thought we'd take a look at these classical roots -- both to give you some background to the book, and to give you an excuse to use this book... Continue Reading →
There is plenty of history to explore and learn more about based on The Revenant by Sonia Gensler. But the book also prominently features one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, As You Like It. In The Revenant, Willie helps organize a student production of the show. The play is perhaps best known today for the... Continue Reading →
There is plenty of history to explore and learn more about based on The Revenant by Sonia Gensler. But the book also prominently features one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, As You Like It. In The Revenant, Willie helps organize a student production of the show. The play is perhaps best known today for the... Continue Reading →
In The Revenant by Sonia Gensler, main character Willie runs away from home and becomes a teacher at the Cherokee Female Seminary in "Indian Territory" (ie, eastern Oklahoma). Before arriving, Willie has some misguided notions about what to expect -- and part of her journey is learning what the Cherokee people are really like. For... Continue Reading →
In The Revenant by Sonia Gensler, main character Willie runs away from home and becomes a teacher at the Cherokee Female Seminary in "Indian Territory" (ie, eastern Oklahoma). Before arriving, Willie has some misguided notions about what to expect -- and part of her journey is learning what the Cherokee people are really like. For... Continue Reading →
One of the many historical influences on Sonia Gensler's The Revenant is the Cherokee Heritage, and part of that includes the sad story of the Trail of Tears. This involved the relocation of Native American nations (including the Cherokee) from southeastern parts of the U.S. to the newly-created "Indian Territory" (now part of eastern Oklahoma,... Continue Reading →
One of the many historical influences on Sonia Gensler's The Revenant is the Cherokee Heritage, and part of that includes the sad story of the Trail of Tears. This involved the relocation of Native American nations (including the Cherokee) from southeastern parts of the U.S. to the newly-created "Indian Territory" (now part of eastern Oklahoma,... Continue Reading →
One of the things that first sold me on The Revenant by Sonia Gensler was how rich it was in various histories. The book is a perfect fit for Novel Novice, and our mission of relating new YA with the classroom. This week, we'll be featuring several ways to relate The Revenant to history or... Continue Reading →
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