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Folklore
a. Look Inside
b. Author Information: Verna Aardema was born in New Era, Michigan, in 1911. A cedar swamp in the back of her house served as her inspiration and retreat as a young aspiring writer. At Michigan State College, Verna took many writing courses, but none that were aimed at writing for children. She didn’t think about the children’s book field until many years later, when she had to make up stories to get her baby daughter to eat. Verna wrote mostly African folktales because of her fascination with that infinitely diverse continent. She published more than 25 books that have been translated into French, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, and Afrikaans.
c. Media Link
d. Standard: Standard - CC.1.3.2.C

Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
e. Resources for Teachers: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/why-mosquitoes-buzz-peoples-ears-extension-activities/

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Fantasy
a. Look Inside
b. Author Information: Maurice Sendak was born on June 10, 1928 in New York City. The now-renowned children's author studied at the Art Students League and illustrated more than 80 books by other writers before authoring one himself. His most critically acclaimed work includes the dark and beloved story Where the Wild Things Are. Later in his career Sendak collaborated with Carole King on the musical Really Rosie and has done other work for the stage.
c. Media Link
d. Standard: https://readingcomprehensionlessons.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-Common-Core-Standards-Alignment.pdf
e. Resources for Teachers: https://www.bustle.com/articles/27544-maurice-sendaks-where-the-wild-things-are-taught-us-these-7-vital-life-lessons

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Fantasy
a. Look Inside
b. Author Information: Madeleine was born on November 29th, 1918, and spent her formative years in New York City. Instead of her school work, she found that she would much rather be writing stories, poems and journals for herself, which was reflected in her grades (not the best). However, she was not discouraged.
As the years passed and her children grew, Madeleine continued to write and Hugh to act, and they to enjoy each other and life. Madeleine began her association with the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, where she was  the librarian and maintained an office for more than thirty years. After Hugh’s death in 1986, it was her writing and lecturing that kept her going. She lived through the 20th century and into the 21st and wrote over 60 books. She enjoyed being with her friends, her children, her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren.
c. Media Link: A commercial to show your class
d. Standard - CC.1.2.5.B

Cite textual evidence by quoting accurately from the text to explain what the text says explicitly and make inferences.

e. Resources for teachers

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I have been trying to find more graphic novels due to their popularity among students- here is a new one!