2006-2007 Stepney Elementary Library
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Newberry Award Winning author, Gail Carson Levine visited with our fourth grade students Friday, October 6th, in the school library.  Ms. Levine is the beloved author of such works as Ella Enchanted, the very popular Princess series, and Dave at Night, among many other works.   She spoke about her writing experiences and her many books.  Ms. Levine also read from her newest title Fairest and spoke to students about their writing styles. 

 Ellen Pope, a Stepney alumna currently attending Jockey Hollow School and a huge fan, introduced Ms. Levine.  

Kathryn Castillo, Kiki Dai and Nina Bartiomiejczyk read their short stories to the group, and Ms. Levine guided group discussions offering constructive criticism as well as praise to assist the students in their writing process.  Besides getting valuable writing feedback, the students learned how to receive and give constructive advice.

The event was made possible through the generosity and friendship of Linda and Dennis Devlin, of Linda’s Storytime and the Stepney School PTO.  

 

Some of Gail Carson Levine’s works are:

 Fairest

In a land where beauty and singing are valued above all else, Aza eventually comes to reconcile her unconventional appearance and her magical voice, and learns to accept herself for who she truly is.

 Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg

Prilla, the unusual new fairy in Neverland, finds her mettle, Mother Dove's wisdom, and Tinker Bell's courage tested by many trials, including a hurricane, a selfish fairy, and Captain Hook

 The Wish

When granted her wish to be the most popular girl in school, Wilma, an eighth grader, forgets that she will graduate in three weeks and her popularity will vanish

 Ella Enchanted

In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her

 Dave at Night

When orphaned Dave is sent to the Hebrew Home for Boys where he is treated cruelly, he sneaks out at night and is welcomed into the music- and culture-filled world of the Harlem Renaissance

 The Two Princesses of Bamarre

With her adventurous sister, Meryl, suffering from the Grey Death, meek and timid Princess Addie sets out to find a cure

 

 

Last Updated: 2006 October 26