The Ultimate List Of Resources On The Life And Work Of Harper Lee

February 19, 2016 in Theory & Policy

Harper Lee Medal — Lee being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, November 5, 2007

I was surprised and saddened to see on Facebook this morning that Harper Lee had died today at the age of 89. Her culture-shaping and enlightening novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, enthralled and enlightened me as a sophomore in high school and has maintained its status as my favorite book of all time. I have since purchased her recently released Go Set a Watchman, but have not managed to carve time into my schedule to enjoy the novel.

As we mourn the loss of a literary titan, take a peek at this resources for learning more about her, and teaching your students about her legacy.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2016/02/19/mockingbird-author-harper-lee-dies-age-89-beloved-alabama-hometown/80605260/

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/02/160219-harper-lee-dead-kill-mockingbird-interview-culture/

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/02/19/467347824/the-measure-of-harper-lee-a-life-shaped-by-a-towering-text

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/19/harper-lee-kill-mockingbird-share-your-tributes-memories

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2016/02/19/harper-lees-career-by-the-numbers/

If you know of any additional resources, please share them in the comments below.

Related topics: Literary Canon, Ultimate Resources

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Michelle Boyd Waters, M.Ed.

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Michelle Boyd Waters is the founder of reThink ELA, where she creates research-informed resources that help middle and high school English teachers build stronger communities of readers and writers. After teaching secondary English for 10 years, Michelle has continued working alongside educators and students as a university composition instructor, writing center director, teacher consultant for the Oklahoma Writing Project, and mentor to new teachers. Her work brings together classroom experience, literacy research, and writing center pedagogy to create practical resources that support authentic reading, meaningful writing, and student voice. Through reThink ELA, she helps teachers create classrooms where both students and educators can thrive.