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Other people's books...
From time to time, authors or their editors ask Chris to write blurbs, prologues or essays for their books. This section is to celebrate those books.
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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN by Sherman Alexie
I know Sherman Alexie is on his game when I'm reading his book laughing my ass off while my heart is breaking. THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN captivates absolutelyly."
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USING LITERATURE TO HELP TROUBLED TEENAGERS COPE WITH ABUSE ISSUES by Joan F. Kaywell, Greenwood Press, 2004
Escaping the Emotional Hold Using Chris Crutcher's "Ironman" as a Springboard for Discussion by Sue Street and Joan F. Kaywell
http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/GR0715.aspx
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MORE THAN A GAME: SPORTS LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS by Chris Crowe
Scarecrow Press, 2004
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MAKING THE MATCH: THE RIGHT BOOK FOR THE RIGHT READER AT THE RIGHT TIME by Teri Lesesne
Stenhouse Publishers
A delightful feature of the book that will help inspire teachers and students alike—as well as underscore the concepts contained in the text—is a series of vignettes by popular, award-winning YA authors that offer glimpses into their own feelings and memories of books and reading. Authors include: Sharon Creech, Jack Gantos, Chris Crutcher, Mel Glenn, Paul Janeczko, and others.
http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewprd.asp?idProduct=381&r=&REFERER=
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HIT LIST FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2 by Teri Lesesne and Rosemary Chance
Foreward by Chris Crutcher
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THE GREATEST CATCH: A LIFE IN TEACHING by Penny Kittle
Conway Schools, New Hampshire
Heinemann 2005
Afterword by Chris Crutcher
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ADOLESCENTS IN THE SEARCH FOR MEANING by Mary I. Warner
2006 Scarecrow Press
Warner's next inquiry, then, is into the viewpoints of young adult authors, of whom she asks the following questions:
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Why is it important to write for young adults?
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How did you start writing for young adults?
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What books did you read as a young adult?
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What would you suggest that young adults read? (p. 71)
Warner asks these questions of 17 of the best current authors, including Laurie Halse Anderson, Chris Crutcher, Karen Hesse, Gary Paulsen, Rodman Philbrick, and Jane Yolen, just to name a few.
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RATIONALES FOR TEACHING YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE by Louann Reid and Jaimie Hayes Neufeld
Heinemann 1999
The Crazy Horse Electric Game by Chris Crutcher (Shirl Chumley)
Ironman by Chris Crutcher (Lisa A. Spiegel)
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SHIFT by Jennifer Bradbury
This is a great realistic mystery. Jennifer Bradbury tells a totally believable, totally engrossing story. You will keep the pages turning.
Jennifer's Website:
http://www.jennifer-bradbury.com/
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I almost wish this book weren’t about my work because it wouldn’t seem quite so self-serving to tout it for its amazing information about teaching good books in general. This is good stuff.
—Chris Crutcher
Why is Chris Crutcher a favorite of adolescents across the country as well as with critics and award panels? Because he talks honestly about issues that matter. Why should you teach him? Because those are the issues that matter most to students. Teaching the Selected Works of Chris Crutcher will get you started.
In Teaching the Selected Works of Chris Crutcher you’ll see how four of Crutcher’s novels draw students to literature and help them respond authentically.
READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE!
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