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Up-Close With
Author Allen Say

Subjects

• Arts & Humanities
  --Literature
  --Visual Arts
  
• Social Studies
  --Regions/Cultures
  

Grade

• K-2
• 3-5
• 6-8
  

Brief Description

Chat online with Allen Say, author of Grandfather's Journey and Tea With Milk.

Objectives

Students will

• read several books by Japanese-American author Allen Say.
• create questions to ask the author.
• write letters to the author (optional).

Keywords

Allen Say, Asian American, Asian-American, Japan, Japanese, Grandfather's Journey, Tea With Milk

Materials Needed

• a selection of books by Allen Say
• Internet access (optional)

Lesson Plan

During the month of May, we celebrate the achievements of U.S. residents of Asian and Pacific-Island heritage. The month, known as Asian Pacific American Heritage (APA) Month, recognizes the immigration of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843.

Classroom Activities
Focus on the life and work of children's author Allen Say.