There were authors from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and North America - some suggested by our students during their last library visit, others added by us in order to create a broad range of authors from different parts of the world. Students were given time at each table to explore the various books to then decide on an author they would like to find out more about. Over the next few weeks, our fifth graders will inquire about their chosen author, to then share their learning with peers, teachers and other library users. In this way, students not only get the opportunity to broaden their reading experience and to discover new favorite authors, they also get to apply their inquiry skills.
Africa: Lauren St. John; Beverly Naiddo
Asia: Laurence Yep; Ed Young
Australia: Morris Gleitzman; Jackie French
Europe: Anthony Horowitz; Jacqueline Wilson; Roald Dahl
Latin America: Pam Munoz Ryan; Alma Flor Ada
North America: Lauren Oliver; Kate DiCamillo; Suzanne Collins; Andrew Clement; Rick Riordan; Brian Selznick; Carl Hiaasen.