Literature Lures: Using Picture Books and Novels to Motivate Middle School Readers

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This timely book covers more than thirty issues, from feeling like a misfit to dealing with homelessness, that challenge middle school students. In part I, each issue is introduced with a thought-provoking picture book, followed by discussion questions. Connections to critically acclaimed novels provide teachers with rich material for further exploration. In part II, the authors use picture books as prompts for dozens of language activities.

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Nancy J. Polette is professor of education at Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, author of more than 100 professional books, and an in-demand speaker at state and national library, gifted, and reading conferences. JOAN EBBESMEYER is Adjunct Professor of Education at Lindenwood University, O'Fallon, Missouri.