Spotlight on Children's Authors (Group 2)

Readers will find out how their favorite authors became great writers in Spotlight on Children’s Authors. From Jeff Kinney’s hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Rick Riordan’s mythical Percy Jackson and the Olympians to the Kate DiCamillo’s classic Because of Winn-Dixie, students hear from the writers themselves how they keep their writing fresh and focused.    EACH BOOK CONTAINS:  • Interview with the author, family, and colleagues  • Excerpts from popular works  • List of books & what the author likes to read  • Complete list of books written by author  COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS:  • Explores authors’ point of view and purpose  • Identify themes  • Highlights context behind fictional treatment