"Good Conversation!" A Talk with Ann M. Martin
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Ann M. Martin
Journey to the Hudson Valley of New York for a conversation with noted children's author, Ann M. Martin. She talks about her immensely popular "Baby Sitter's Club" books as well as her many other books, including "A Corner of the Universe." Viewers will see where she does her writing and get tips and techniques from a master.
- 21 minutes
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Questions for classroom discussion and assignments:
- Ann M. Martin’s book, “A Corner of the Universe,” tells the story of a family secret. The author says that people who keep these secrets believe the rest of the world won’t understand and explains that keeping a family secret can be very painful. Discuss the idea of family secrets with your class.
- The interviewer asks Ann M. Martin what makes a family — and what makes a family strong. Discuss her answers. The teacher will put the word “family” on the board. The class will write a short essay on their interpretation of what is a family.
- "Belle Telle" is the story of a young girl's school experiences when desegregation begins. Research the history of desegregation of in the U.S.