![]() ![]() The crowd reacted with a standing ovation. Last months, during the ABC Children’s Institute 2015, she gave a moving and very personal keynote addres explaining why diversity in children’s books is important to all readers. Rhodes is not only a tremendous writer, she is an ardent supporter of diversity in literature, particularly children’s literature. Ninth Ward, her first novel for young readers, was named a Coretta Scott King Honor Book, a Notable Book for a Global Society, and a Today show Al’s Book Club for Kids selection. She has won numerous awards for her books for children and adults. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University. Description A magical coming-of-age story from Coretta Scott King honor author Jewell Parker Rhodes, rich with Southern folklore, friendship, family, fireflies and mermaids, plus an environmental twist. Jewell Parker Rhodes is the Piper Endowed Chair and founding artistic director of the Virginia G. She also travels globally teaching creative writing to middle grade, high school, and college students. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she now teaches creative writing at Arizona State University. Jewell Parker Rhodes has always loved reading and writing stories. A magical coming-of-age story from Coretta Scott King honor author Jewell Parker Rhodes, rich with Southern folklore, friendship, family, fireflies and mermaids, with an environmental twist - now in paperback Reading age. ![]()
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