Visit the American Book Fair Page to read student book reviews, organized alphabetically by author's last name. Read the reviews on Avi's Nothing but the Truth, Crichton's Congo, and Lowry's The Giver, or choose a favorite title of your own. Also view ongoing projects throughout multiple issues. My hero is an interactive writing project, produced by the Fund for Innovative TV, in which real life heroes are honored and written about by students across the online world. Students can make submissions about their heroes, whether they be family members, teachers, friends, current public figures, or historical figures.
Submissions can include text, audio, and graphics.
Visit the Teacher Hero section for a refreshing look at how educators are serving as true role models for our students. Check out your state's department of education as well and see if they have a similar list.