3. given to an outstanding book that
portrays an
emotional, mental, or
physical disability
experience
4. Poet, teacher, and author
Writes for children and
adults
Grew up in a home rich
with music and words
5. “…when we write or dance, sing or
draw or practice any of the arts:
we're listening to our hearts and
expressing what we hear.”
6.
7. Inspired by the author’s work with
Habitat for Humanity
Community builds house for
Sharonda’s family
8.
9.
10. Based upon author’s own experience
Ginny LOVED reading, but had difficulties
Ginny wears a patch to help
her with reading
11.
12. Stretches and stirs the imagination
Author’s background influences her writing
Helps children cope with problems
Allows children to see different solutions
Safe medium to see different roles
13. “My LIFE is rich, because I
get to do what I love
and share it with other people.
And the joy that gives me
is something money can't buy.”
14. Author’s Web Page:
http://www.georgeellalyon.com/
Focus Books’ Information:
http://www.georgeellalyon.com/books.html
Jane Addams Book Award:
http://www.janeaddamspeace.org/
Schneider Family Book Award:
http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/presskits/
youthmediaawards/schneiderfamilybookaward
Editor's Notes
Award Image and citation: http://www.janeaddamspeace.org/jacba/index_jacba.shtml (12 April 2012)
Award Image and text: http://www.ala.org/template.cfm?template=/CFApps/awards_info/award_detail_home.cfm&FilePublishTitle=Awards,%20Grants%20and%20Scholarships&uid=A839B3A9DB37CD78 (12 Apr 2012)
Author image and text:http://www.georgeellalyon.com/ (2 April 2012)
Author image and quote: http://www.georgeellalyon.com/ (2 April 2012)
Book cover: personal scan of book (15 Apr 2012)Lyon, George Ella. You and Me and Home Sweet Home. Illus. Stephanie Anderson. New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2009. Print.
Hammer image: http://clipart-for-free.blogspot.com/2010/05/hammer-clipart.html (13 Apr 2012)Information: Lyon, George Ella. You and Me and Home Sweet Home. Illus. Stephanie Anderson. New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2009. Print.
Book page: personal scan of book (15 Apr 2012)Lyon, George Ella. You and Me and Home Sweet Home. Illus. Stephanie Anderson. New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2009. Print.
Book cover: personal scan of book (15 Apr 2012)Lyon, George Ella. The Pirate of Kindergarten. Illus. Lynne Avril. New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010. Print.
Books image: http://www.wpclipart.com/education/books/2_large_glossy_books.png.html (13 Apr 2012)Information: Lyon, George Ella. The Pirate of Kindergarten. Illus. Lynne Avril. New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010. Print.
Book page: personal scan of book (15 Apr 2012)Lyon, George Ella. The Pirate of Kindergarten. Illus. Lynne Avril. New York, NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010. Print.
Stoodt-Hill, Barbara D. and Linda B. Amspaugh-Corson. Children’s Literature: Discovery for a Lifetime. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2009. Print.
Author image and text: http://www.georgeellalyon.com/ (2 Apr 2012)
