Articles related to "Jerry Spinelli"



Love, Stargirl
In the second book chronicling Stargirl Carraway, Jerry Spinelli creates more magic as she tries to fit into her new home while writing a long letter to Leo.
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Sports Reads for Teens
With all the Olympic action going on, young adults may find the numerous books about their favorite sports to be appropriate reads.
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Stargirl the Movie
Following acclaimed success of Starigrl and Love, Stargirl, Nickelodean pictures has now picked up the rights to create a Stargirl movie.
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Binding Family with Food in Maniac Magee
Jerry Spinelli uses food to bind familial and caretaker relationships with Jeffrey "Maniac" Magee and other characters in the novel Maniac Magee.
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The Symbolism of Pizza in Maniac Magee
Jerry Spinelli's creation of a character who's allergic to pizza in the book Maniac Magee relates to the main character's past.
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Using Food to Portray Characters in Maniac Magee
Jerry Spinelli's use of food as a metaphor to illustrate the personality and inner emotions of the characters pervades Maniac Magee.
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Using Food to Symbolize Race in Maniac Magee
Jerry Spinelli's use of food in Maniac Magee goes beyond the survival of the protagonist, Jeffrey "Maniac" Magee. Spinelli employs the language of food to construct race.
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Fun Vocabulary Activities for Maniac Magee
Teachers can help middle school students access challenging vocabulary by using fun activities to introduce new words. Here are suggestions for Maniac Magee.
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Children's Literature Awards

2008 ALA Top 10 Best Books Award
Chosen by the American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association, the Top 10 Best Books for Young Adults have been announced for 2008.
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Library Books in more ways than one
Books about books and libraries in time for National Book Month.
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Spinelli's Stargirl
Stargirl Carraway is WEIRD - at least that what her Mica Area High School classmates think, except Leo Borlock - he mostly just wants her to leave him alone!
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Cathy Cassidy Talks About Writing for Tweens
Cathy Cassidy talks about writing for girls aged 8-12, and the role her website plays in helping children with personal problems.
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