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Title:
| Literature Awards: Michael L. Printz 2005 |
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Description:
| Find out which books won the 2004 Michael L. Printz award. The award is given by the American Library Association to books for young adults that exemplify literary excellent. Includes author information, activities, and excerpts from the books. There are links to eThemes on other book awards for young adult novels. |
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Grade Level:
| 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Michael L. Printz Award
Find out which books were award winners for 2005. Explore the links to find out how the award book is chosen and who Michael L. Printz was.
ALA: Meg Rosoff Wins 2005 Printz Award
Read the press release announcing the award and honor books for 2005.
Author Spotlight: Meg Rosoff
Read a note from the author on the award book "How I Live Now." Scroll down and click on "How I Live Now" to find out more about the book and read an excerpt.
Excerpt
Here is chapter one from the honor book "Chandra's Secrets" by Allan Stratton.
Allan Stratton
Find out how the author prepared for writing the honor book "Chandra's Secrets." Includes a link to an interview with Stratton.
"Airborn" by Kenneth Oppel
Learn about the honor book "Airborn." Explore the links to learn more about the book, read an excerpt, and learn about the imaginary airships.
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
Click on "Audiobook Excerpt" to hear a five-minute excerpt from the book.
eThemes Resource: Literature Awards: Gateway Readers Award Nominees 2004-2005
These sites are about the Gateway Readers Award Nominees for 2004-2005. This is a contest where Missouri students in grades 9-12 vote on their favorite book. The sites include biographies of the authors, book discussion guides, lesson plans, reviews, and excerpts. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on Utah's Beehive Awards.
eThemes Resource: Literature Awards: Beehive Award Nominees for Young Adult Books 2004-2005
Here is information about the nominees for Utah's Beehive Literature Awards for young adults. Young adults in Utah nominated their favorite books for this award. There are biographies of the authors, lesson plans, excerpts, and reviews of the books. Includes a link to Missouri's Gateway Readers Award.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5
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