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Grade Range: 9 - 11
Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle, talks about the inspiration behind writing her best-selling book. A rare glimpse of her mother, as well as hearing her mother speak, unveils the image of a fascinating woman. The video snippet of this articulate author inspires the listener. Many high school English and Psychology classes require this captivating, non-fiction book that deals with the trauma of growing up in a dysfunctional, alcoholic family. A glimpse into the author and her mother’s present life is priceless, especially after students read the book.The video resides on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube it may not be viewable.
In the Classroom
Project the video onto a large screen for better viewing. Check out other author videos while at this website to see if other contemporary authors you teach have videos.
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