Sharon M. Draper
This TeachingBooks Original Author Program contains...
- Mini-documentary Movie
- 4 Book Reading Movies
- In-depth Written Interview
- Movie Transcript
- Bibliography
- Links for Further Information


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In this four-minute mini-documentary, Sharon M. Draper
- Discusses how being a teacher affects her writing process and style,
- Explains how her books are character-driven, and
- Reveals the impetus behind writing Copper Sun.
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About Sharon M. Draper
Sharon M. Draper is the author of the award-wining book Copper Sun as well as the Hazelwood High trilogy and the Ziggy series. A five-time recipient of the Coretta Scott King Author Award, she also has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year. This program features five movies filmed in Draper's Cincinnati home, including readings from four of her books.










