Beth Anderson, Children's Writer

First, a couple often overlooked resources:

Authors Notes in back matter often contain information about an author’s connection to a story. These help readers understand two key ideas: Author’s Point of View and Author’s Purpose. Author Notes can also be a valuable tool to help young writers find their connection to a topic, the key to great writing!

Author and Illustrator Websites contain a plethora of classroom-worthy material such as interviews, articles, activities, and educator guides. And like this website, a variety of downloadable resources. Be sure to check out a the resources for Beth’s books on each book page on this site! 

 

NEW!  BACK MATTER BOUNTY IN THE CLASSROOM download chock full of ideas for using various types of back matter to support a range of student language arts, reading, and cross-curricular objectives. Includes an index to back matter content in Beth’s titles.

 

Resources on the Blog

Especially for Educator series

See Perfect Picture Book Friday (PPBF) book recommendations. Each post includes several activities. And you’ll find many more recommendations with activities HERE.

VOCABULARY THAT STICKS – Tried-and-True Short Activities for Daily Practice of New Vocabulary

 

Activities for Responding to Nonfiction Books

Activities for Picture Book Biographies

Blog post: 3 Reading Response Categories to Genuinely Engage Students with Texts

Exploring Active Nonfiction Through the Ages by Tom Bober

Real Reviews! Students Write Nonfiction Book Reviews for the School Library Catalog

A Deep Dive into Nonfiction by Kim Haines

 

Children’s Authors with More Great Educator Resources

KidLit for Growing Minds is a group of diverse authors and illustrators that seek to support educators with nonfiction and informational fiction books and activities. Book news, resources, and quarterly giveaways are featured in their FREE Substack NEWSLETTER. Also, their You Tube CHANNEL: BOOKTALK contains a variety of offerings for educators and parents. 

Book Lists from KidLit for Growing Minds: Women’s History Month, Picture Book Biographies Activities and Book List,  STEM/STEAM Books, Celebrate Diversity!, and Back Matter Index   

Children’s Book Resource Hub – an amazing, ever-growing collection of resources from across the world of children’s literature!

Kid Lit Grove by Lindsay Moretti – a great source for literacy and STEAM based lessons and projects rooted in picture books and real childhood.

LitLinks on Patricia Newman’s blog – shares educator activities linking literature and science.