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The whispering cloth : a refugee's story
The story of a young Hmong girl living in a Thailand refugee camp.
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Eliciting picture book responses up and down the grade level ladder, and back and forth across the curriculum
First I do a dramatic read-through as I had to my own children when they were little, complete with rhythmic sound effects during the three wordless \"wild rumpus\" spreads. While English majors are exposed to these theories, most non-majors are delighted to see the depth and breadth of response resulting from the application of these approaches to literature for both adults and children. [...] reading Where the Wild Things Are from a post-colonial perch, readers can see how a white male, disguised in a white costume, crosses an ocean and encounters variously colored beasts.
Journal Article
My writing process: A repeating number
Using the lessons she has learned from authoring three new books, Shea shares the challenges of her writing process and discusses each book's specific hurdles. Among other things, she cites that what worked for a previous story or poem may not work for the next piece, and that writers need to remain open to exploring other directions, and sometimes, letting the story take one for the journey.
Journal Article
Marc's Fairway
Shea presents a children's short story about a boy named Marc who competed at Peggy Jo's golf tournament. Peggy Jo helped Marc perfect his grip and swing.
Magazine Article
Never Underestimate The Value Of Grandparents
'Have you ever tried marijuana?\" Nana asked me out of the blue, when I was home from college.
Newspaper Article
Never Underestimate The Value Of Grandparents
'Have you ever tried marijuana?\" Nana asked me out of the blue, when I was home from college.
Newspaper Article
How About A 'Take Parents To School Day'?
Take Our Daughters to Work Day has opened visions of the future to children. To open visions of the future to parents, I propose Take Your Parents to School Day. Note: This essay is not a satire.
Newspaper Article
How About A 'Take Parents To School Day'?
Take Our Daughters to Work Day has opened visions of the future to children. To open visions of the future to parents, I propose Take Your Parents to School Day. Note: This essay is not a satire.
Newspaper Article