KaaVonia Hinton
Contributing Writer
KaaVonia Hinton - Tony Johnson
KaaVonia Hinton is an associate professor and the author of Angela Johnson: Poetic Prose (Scarecrow Press, 2006) and Sharon M. Draper: Embracing Literacy (Scarecrow Press, 2009), and co-author (with Gail K. Dickinson) of Integrating Multicultural Literature in Libraries and Classrooms in Secondary Schools (Linworth, 2007) and (with Katherine T. Bucher) of Young Adult Literature: Exploration, Evaluation, and Appreciation (Prentice Hall, 2009).
Latest Articles
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Jacqueline Woodson & E.B. Lewis: What's Next?
Award-winning collaborators Jacqueline Woodson and E.B. Lewis are working on a new picture book.
Jul 2, 2011
- KaaVonia Hinton
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The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson: A Talk with the Illustrator
This profile of award-winning illustrator E.B. Lewis discusses his art in The Other Side, a picture book by Jacqueline Woodson.
Jul 2, 2011
- KaaVonia Hinton
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Tenth Anniversary of Jacqueline Woodson's Other Side
2011 marks the tenth anniversary of the groundbreaking book, The Other Side, by Jacqueline Woodson and her collaborator, illustrator E.B. Lewis.
Jun 30, 2011
- KaaVonia Hinton
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Jack and the Beanstalk by Nina Crews, An Overview
This modernized version of Jack and the Beanstalk includes stunning illustrations, bringing new life to an old tale.
Jun 24, 2011
- KaaVonia Hinton
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LaRue Across America by Mark Teague and the 6 Traits of Writing
LaRue Across America by Mark Teague can be used to teach each of the 6 traits of writing.
Jun 23, 2011
- KaaVonia Hinton
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LaRue Across America by Mark Teague -- Book Review
An unfortunate set of circumstances makes it impossible for Ike LaRue and his owner to take their highly anticipated cruise.
Jun 21, 2011
- KaaVonia Hinton
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Book Review: Square Cat, by Elizabeth Schoonmaker
Square Cat is Elizabeth Schoonmaker's debut children's book. The book introduces Eula, a square cat who longs to be round.
Jun 18, 2011
- KaaVonia Hinton
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Review of Are You Awake? by Sophie Blackall
In Are You Awake, by Sophie Blackall, Edward cannot sleep, so he engages his mom in a series of questions that persist until morning.
Jun 16, 2011
- KaaVonia Hinton
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Book Review: Level Up by Gene Luen Yang
Story by Gene Luen Yang and art by Thien Pham, Level Up is a graphic novel that follows the maturity and enlightenment of Dennis Ouyang.
Jun 13, 2011
- KaaVonia Hinton
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Book Review: Something Like Hope by Shawn Goodman
Newcomer, Shawn Goodman's award-winning novel, Something Like Hope will have you rooting for his main character, Shavonne.
Jun 11, 2011
- KaaVonia Hinton
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