Resources

For Writers

• The Midwest Writers Workshop at Ball State University –  Terrific for writers of all levels; opportunity to “pitch” a story to an agent.
• Blog by Jane Friedman – Practical help on all aspects of writing from craft to marketing.
• Connie’s comments on writing biographies – Part of a 5 part online course for writers.
• Elizabeth Gilbert: Your Elusive Creative Genius (TED Talk Video)
• Highlights Foundation Workshops for Children’s Writers & Illustrators
• OKI (OH/IN/KY) Children’s Literature Conference
• Indiana Historical Society Press – presenters of annual Indiana Holiday Author Fair
• Verla Kay’s Website
• The Purple Crayon
• Literary Rambles
• Anatomy of Nonfiction:  Writing True Stories for Children
• Mentors for Rent – Children’s Literature Network
• Lynda Pflueger – Every Life Has a Story

For Educators & Librarians

• Online help with outlining essays, proofreading papers, etc.
• Teacher Resources & Lesson Plans for Just Fine the Way They Are 
• Scholastic.com for teachers
• Book Mom – Picks From a Publishing Parent
• Great Common Core Nonfiction – Kathleen O’Dean’s blog
• Read Across America Day – National Education Association
• Recorded Books
  • Just Fine the Way They Are is available on CD and cassette through Recorded Books.
    

The National Road – U.S. Transportation History (Just Fine The Way They Are)

• Wayne County Historical Museum
• National Road/Zane Grey Museum
• Find more resources in the back of the book.

Edith Wharton (The Brave Escape of Edith Wharton)

• The Mount, Edith Wharton’s home
• New York Society Library
• The Edith Wharton Society

John Ericsson – U.S. Maritime History (Thank You Very Much, Captain Ericsson!)

• Mariner’s Museum, Newport News, Virginia
• John Ericsson Society
• “Free Stuff” from USS Monitor – Preserving a Legacy

Women’s History – The 19^th Amendment (When Esther Morris Headed West)

• The Autry National Center of the American West
• Esther Morris bio
• Find more resources in the back of the book.