1,001 Pearls of Teachers' Wisdom: Quotations on Life and Learning
Erin Gruwellis the president of the Freedom Writers Association and the  author ofThe Freedom Writers DiaryandTeach With Your Heart. The 2007 filmFreedom Writersstarring Hillary Swank is based on Gruwell’s inspirational story.  She lives in Long Beach, California.Frank McCourtwon the Pulitzer Prize for his international bestsellerAngela’s Ashes. He taught in the New York City public school system for thirty  years. McCourt passed away in 2009.