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Study Guide | Buy Now: Amazon – IndieBound Illustrated by Duane Pasco Versions of the Salmon People legend have been told for centuries among the Northwest Indians. Enlivened by acclaimed Northwest Coast artist Duane Pasco’s striking drawings, The Prince and the Salmon People offers a rare look at the Northwest as it was before logging and the flood of […]
Presentations
Please read about my presentations below and visit my Schedule a Presentation page to read about scheduling and planning for a presentation. A color brochure with information about my presentations and books is also available by clicking on either of these thumbnail images: I enjoy presenting to students, teachers, librarians, parents, and writers […]
Fiction/Nonfiction Pairings: Powerful Ways to Connect Reading and Writing
This list is a great teaching tool for students to understand the differences and similarities of fiction, nonfiction and poetry by reading outstanding books on the same subject but in different genres. Note: This is a work-in-progress and just a partial list of possible pairings. Contact Claire with suggested additions and topics. Alaska-Yukon Gold […]
Biography
Growing up our house was filled with books. Looking back, I now realize how much that influenced my love of reading as a child. My journalist dad and librarian mom passed on their love of literature to me and my five brothers and sisters. I also loved sports, playing the piano, sewing, and acting in plays. […]
Upcoming Presentations & Events
Fairbanks, Alaska: September 14th Denali Elementary National NCTE November 16, 2012 Las Vegas NCSS November 17th, Seattle