Toni Buzzeo and YOU by Toni Buzzeo
Libraries Unlimited, 2006 ISBN: 1591582113
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Starred Review: "This ""virtual
visit"" is from Toni Buzzeo, one of our own media specialists
and award-winning children's book author. Not only do you learn about Toni's early life,
her first job was in high school at the public library, and her adult
library life, but you
also find the path she took to become an author. My favorite part of
the book is the portion that describes each of her books beginning with
the story behind the story, and then goes on to give curricular
connections. In typical Toni fashion
the book extensions are extensive! It
includes graphic organizers,
bibliographies to round out a unit of study, Web sites, and student
writing ideas...everything you
hope
for when creating an in-depth author study. She also includes a
series
of letters that are to be used as idea starters for student writing. At
the end of the book there is a Matrix of Learning Activities by content
standard/strand-truly a gift for all library media specialists. This is
a great series, the next best thing to a real author coming to visit!
And this book makes me want to have Toni Buzzeo
for my next author visit. Highly Recommended." ~ Liz Deskins, Library Media Connections,
April/May 2006 (reprinted in full with permission of the author)
“In
each of these
books [in The Author and YOU series], the reader is acquainted with the
author
in a depth hitherto unavailable to teachers and teacher-librarians. This series
provides
background for working with the many children who love an author's work
and
have so many questions . . . Highly
recommended for those interested in the individual authors.” Teacher Librarian, April
2006
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Through family photos, reminiscences, anecdotes and stories, Toni Buzzeo relates her lifelong preparation to become a writer. The book features meaningful insights into the creation of her picture books for children and interesting creative writing and curriculum activities in a variety of content areas to use with students. All curriculum activities are standards-based and many include reproducible graphic organizers to enhance student learning.
Table of Contents: IntroductionMeet the Author: Toni Buzzeo, A
Life in Children's BooksThe
Sea ChestDawdle
DucklingLittle
Loon and PapaReady
or Not, Dawdle DucklingA Matrix of Learning Activities by
Content Standard/StrandBibliography