One of the country's most popular young adult authors discusses her book Gentlehands and explains why she writes under various pseudonyms. -20 mins

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Topics for classroom discussion and assignments:

• What does M.E. Kerr say that M.E. stands for and why did she choose these initials? 

• M.E. Kerr talks about “fatal clues that humans have”.  Write about what she means by this.

• The class will read a newspaper article that discusses a problem confronting teenagers today. Change the article into a short story by creating a character who is faced with this problem.

• M.E. Kerr says small towns are notorious for gossip. Write an essay entitled, "Wait until you hear this," Then tell a story about an imaginary person.