![]() ![]() This is a story of love, friendship, and determination that middle grade readers will not want to miss. Readers will fall in love with Gage and Ari as they understand the special bond these two siblings share. She is embarrassed to tell her dearest friend about her situation or to ask for help. ![]() As Gage struggles to find work and a safe place for them to sleep, Ari becomes more and more behind in school. It is the story of a brother and sister, Gage age 19 and Ari age 11, who decide to leave foster care and find themselves homeless. If you haven’t read Paper Things, it is simply a must read. ![]() ![]() This summer at the International Literacy Conference (ILA) we got a chance to meet Jennifer Richard Jacobson, attend her presentation, and talk with her about her newest book, Paper Things. Sharing a photo and a story of what inspired the author to write their book helps students understand that there is a person behind each and every story they read. Do you wait in long lines to have children’s books signed? Do you seek out children’s book authors at literacy conferences and bookstores? Do you tell students and your own kids about the times you met their favorite children’s book authors? If so, Nerdy Book Club Members…we have a great deal in common.Įvery time we meet a children’s book author and share our experience, our young listeners become a little bit closer to that author. ![]()
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