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INSPIRING STUDENTS THROUGH BOOKS.

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Author(s): Ward, Barbara A.¹ ; Day, Deanna²
Source:
Literacy Today (2411-7862). May/Jun2016, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p14-15. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subject Terms:
*WOMEN authors; *WOMEN educators; *TEACHING methods; *CHILDREN'S books; *CHILDREN'S literature

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- Subject Terms:
  AUSTIN, Patricia, 1950-
- Abstract:
  The article profiles Patricia Austin, a bibliophile, author and educator who received the Arbuthnot Award. Topics discussed include a brief overview of her personal life, her passions on reading, her favorite tips for teaching, and her top recommended books for the classroom such as "Selma" by Jutta Bauer and "Black and White" by David Macaulay.