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Draper, Sharon Mills 1952–
Educator, writer
Taught Students the Value of Writing
Started Writing Career
Became Teacher of the Year
Selected writings
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As an author, poet, and master educator named 1997 U.S.
Teacher of the Year, Sharon Draper has introduced thousands of children and young people to the world of words. Draper said that teaching has been her “calling and vocation,” describing herself as a teacher who “teaches because I must.
It is in my heart and soul; part of the definition of me.
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I end up teaching wherever I am.” As a teacher who has also become a writer she has testified to the value of story and the power of words to generations of students. Her published work, including two young adult novels, a series of juvenile fiction, and two collections of poetry has been grounded in the conviction that books could and must speak to the lives and dreams of young readers.
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