Sharon Draper

Sharon Draper is a celebrated educator and author. Her readers, from elementary school children to young adults, connect with her characters, who often face real-world challenges such as addiction (in 1995's Tears of a Tiger) and cerebral palsy (in 2010's Out of My Mind). Full of fascinating details, full-color photographs, and insightful quotations from Draper, this simple yet informative text will show readers how a love of books from an early age inspired a young girl to become a writer and teacher who has touched the lives of millions of young people around the world.

RL
Grades
3-4
IL
Grades
3-5
GRL
O
Details:
Product:
ISBN: 978-0-7660-8190-1
Author: Therese M. Shea
Copyright: 2017
Reading Level: Grades 3-4
Interest Level: Grades 3-5
GRL: O
Lexile: 860
Dewey: 813/.54--dc23
Pages: 24
Dimensions: 7 1/8" x 8 1/2"
"Did You Know?" Fun Fact Boxes, Bibliography, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites, Chapter Notes