Lunch Lines, Tryouts, and Making the Grade: Questions and Answers about School (Girl Talk)

Loewen, Nancy; Skelley, Paula

ISBN 10: 1491418613 ISBN 13: 9781491418611

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2015

Synopsis

What do I do if I see a classmate cheat? How do I get all my homework done? Four diverse peer mentors answer more than 30 common questions about school posed by tween girls, providing sound advice that's not only kid-friendly but also expert approved.

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About the Authors

Nancy Loewen grew up on a farm in southwestern Minnesota, surrounded by library books and cats. She's published more than 140 books for children and young adults. The LAST Day of Kindergarten and Four to the Pole (co-authored with polar explorer Ann Bancroft) were Minnesota Book Award finalists. Her Writer's Toolbox series received a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers. Nancy has also received awards from The American Library Association, the New York Public Library, and the Society of School Librarians International. Nancy lives in St. Paul and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. She likes to read, cook, take long walks, and photograph oddities from thrift stores. Please visit her website at nancyloewen.net.

Paula Skelley is a blogger who writes about life, loss, and pediatric cancer awareness. She holds a BS in English and Sociology and an MA in English (creative writing concentration) from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is a mother of two and lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with her family.

Julissa Mora has been a freelance illustrator for more than eight years. She specializes in the children's and tween market. She is best known for her trendy tween girls, cute children, and animal characters. Her work has been featured by top industry publications such as American Girl as well as by the award-winning toy company Educational Insights. Julissa has been a part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, helping to mentor her own little sister. Julissa currently lives and works out of her home/studio in Brooklyn, New York.

Edition details

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1491418613
• ISBN 13: 9781491418611
• Binding: Library Binding
• Illustrator: Mora Julissa
• Number of pages: 32