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Featured Authors 2009Sandwich Reads Together 2009 explores the power of reading books and stories that connect people across cultures and through time. Join us at each of these inspiring events. Books will be available for purchase & signing. Complete Program Calendar |
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People of the Book - Geraldine BrooksJan. 31 - 2:00pm - Sandwich High School. Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of March, talks about the writing of her most recent novel, People of the Book. The story traces the journey of the Sarajevo Haggadah from 15th century Spain to the ruins of Sarajevo in the 1990’s. See pictures of Geraldine Brooks in Sandwich! Readers' Resources: Geraldine Brooks home page on the web,
Ms. Brooks Readers Guide to People of the Book. NPR Interview between Geraldine Brooks and Lynn Neary. Washington Post interview with Geraldine Brooks about People of the Book. Educator's Resource: Check out this booklist of titles which address themes raised in People of the Book. |
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Erika-San - Allen SayFeb. 28 - 2:00pm - Sandwich High School. Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator Allen Say shares the background story of his latest picture book Erika-San. The story relates an American girl’s life-long fascination with Japan and its culture. Discussion moderated by Mindy Todd, host of "The Point" on WCAI, the Cape and Islands NPR station. See pictures of Allen Say in Sandwich! Readers Resources: Visit Allen Say's home page to learn more about his life and career. Listen to a webcast of Allen Say at the US Library of Congress. Read an interview with him by Marjorie Coughlan at Paper Tiger. Teachers might refer to this grade leveled booklist of Allan Say's titles. |
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