Loos, Pamela

A guide to reading Lois Lowry's "The Giver," a novel in which Jonas, given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, becomes the receiver of memories shared by only one other in his community and discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives, discussing narrative technique, plot, characters and characterization, setting, themes, and symbols.

"An introduction to Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club for high school students, which includes relevant biographical background on the author, explanations of various literary devices and techniques, and literary criticism for the novice reader"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life and writing career of the author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," as well as her victory over such obstacles as prejudice, poverty, and rape.

An illustrated biography of American women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton that describes her involvement in the antislavery movement, the significant figures with whom she worked for women's rights, the obstacles she faced, and the progress that her work brought about.

Examines the purpose, plot, theme, and characters of Lorraine Hansberry's classic play "A Raisin in the Sun.".