Cool author webcast on October 26th!

This is a really neat way to hear from beloved authors like Lois Lowry, Andrew Pickney, and Kirby Larson as they discuss their books and how they are connected to our country's history. This is a must-do!

Action! Adventure! Heroism!
Let our Dear America authors show your students how the most exciting stories have their roots in real events!

	Lois Lowry		Andrea Davis Pinkney		Kirby Larson
	Author of Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of Lydia Amelia Pierce, Portland, Maine, 1918		Author of With the Might of Angels: The Diary of Dawnie Rae Johnson, Hadley, Virginia, 1954		Author of The Fences Between Us: The Diary of Piper Davis, Seattle, Washington, 1941

	Join us as we explore the art of writing historical fiction, including how to research, develop characters, and craft a terrific story told in diary form. Explore the books, primary source materials, student activities, and more at Scholastic.com/TeachDearAmerica.

*Recommended for ages 7–12

DEAR AMERICA: HISTORY SPEAKS A Live Webcast* Wednesday, October 26, 2011 1:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 a.m. PST Duration: approx. 35 minutes