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Greene, Bette – ALAN Review, 1994
Discusses how Bette Green carried out research for the preparation of her novel, "The Drowning of Stephan Jones." Speaks out against hate crimes against and the oppression of gay and lesbian youth. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Creative Writing, English Instruction
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Avi – ALAN Review, 1993
Discusses issues related to the writing of novels, the construction of meaning by readers, and generally about the act of writing from the first person point of view. Outlines the elements of strong fiction. (HB)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Authors, Autobiographies, Creative Writing
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Malmgren, Dallin – ALAN Review, 1989
Talks to English teachers about the importance of knowing their audience--the students. Encourages teachers to continue to be humanitarians even though they can not always see the good they are doing for their audience. (MG)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Audience Awareness, Authors