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Autism by Joao Fernandes

Post Published May 2, 2018 by Sarah Ainsworth

We know that these pictures can be hard to read, so we're including a transcript of the book below: Cover: Autism Illustrated by Lilly Marzec Page 1: Autism by João Fernandes Some may act d...
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Circus Olympus and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Post Published April 11, 2018 by Sarah Cymrot

The wooden doors loomed in front of us as we struggled to put aside the thought of what was on the other side. Blackness seeped in and the door swung open, cueing the circus music to blast and multic...
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Being on the Debate Team

Post Published November 26, 2017 by Lucy Regnier Kline

On the day of my first debate competition, nerves bounced around in my gut. I was scared that I would stumble over words or freeze up when being interrogated about what my speech said.
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Fahrenheit 451 and the Impact of Electronic Devices

Post Published October 20, 2017 by Sarah Cymrot

The first time I read Fahrenheit 451, I was struck by Ray Bradbury’s remarkable writing. The second time, the breathtaking plot. The third time, the horrific, but modern ideas.
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Writing Activity: Stories about trust, truth and lying

Post Published August 5, 2017 by William Rubel

This writing activity is based on two stories published in the May/June 1994 issue of Stone Soup: "The Mother's Day Gift" by Mathew Thompson, 11, and "The Clay Pot" by Naomi Wendland, 12.
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Art Activity: exploring the power of strong colors with ‘Fishing’ by Halima Said Ali, 6

Post Published August 2, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to This Stone Soup Art Activity Halima’s colorful picture is made in felt pen. It is so completely colored in it looks like painting! But because it is made with felt pen, it is the ki...
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Interview and Links for Author Wendelin Van Draanen

Post Published July 23, 2016 by William Rubel

This is a wonderful interview. Its biggest strength may be Wendelin Van Draanen's discussion of the importance of persistence. Her own story of having her books rejected for ten years offers an inspir...
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Flying under the radar

Post Published July 21, 2016 by Amy Gibbs

When you want to get something done, is it better to just keep your head down and go a little underground, or is it better to make some noise and get all that attention and potential support?
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