Central Skagit Library District

This is the fascinating story of how a young Chinese author, Guang Weiran, a passionate militant from the age of twelve, fought, using art, theater, poetry and song, especially the famous Yellow River Cantata - the anthem of Chinese national spirit - to create a socially just China. Set during the period of the struggle against the Japanese and the war against the Kuomintang in the 1920s and '30s, this book, written and illustrated by Guang Weiran's...

Hi! I'm Katie Woo. I decided to write a research paper about butterflies for school. You won't believe all the things I learned when I started reading about butterflies. My report was full of facts. Maybe you want to write your own research paper. Follow my steps and you're on your way!

Hi! I'm Katie Woo. I am writing an opinion piece for my school paper. I wasn't sure what to write about until JoJo and Pedro made me mad. Now I'm going to tell everyone just what rotten friends they can be. While I'm at it, I'll teach you how to write an opinion piece, too.

Hi! I'm Katie Woo. When I was upset about losing my lucky charm, my mom gave me a journal. She said that writing down my feelings would make me feel better. And she was right! If you've never kept a journal, you should try. Your journal is a special place, just for you!

“Let Me Tell You About It” is a compilation of short stories, poems, and other works written by 8th-grade students. Each student was given free rein to choose what they wanted to share with others to read. “Let Me Tell You About It” is from the perspective of teenage students in the small town of Chillicothe, Ohio. Some students chose to share meaningful lessons or important memories, while others chose to be more creative. “Let Me Tell...

This title examines the role and theme of the antihero archetype in Macbeth, Wuthering Heights, Notes from Underground, and Native Son. It features four analysis papers that consider the antihero theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme. Critical thinking questions, sidebars highlighting and explaining each thesis and argument, and other possible approaches for analysis help students understand the mechanics...

This title examines the role and theme of the hero archetype in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, To Kill a Mockingbird, 12 Years a Slave, The Scarlet Letter, and Little Women. It features four analysis papers that consider the hero theme, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the theme.