May 2–July 2, 2007
Essay Contest and Moderated Author Chat
Ann M. Martin
Flashlight Readers Visiting Author

Scholastic and the American Bookseller Association are partnering to bring the Main Street Contest–an essay contest for children ages 6 to 12 years old–to select independent Book Sense bookstores. Essays should answer the question “Why Is Your Town’s Main Street Special?” The promotion will center on Newbery Honoree and bestselling author Ann M. Martin’s new series, Main Street. For more information on an upcoming live chat with Ann M. Martin, go to the Main Street site. (Ages 6–12)

Take a look at the transcripts for events earlier this school year:

• Cornelia Funke
• Jeff Smith
• Ann M. Martin
• November 29, 2006 Chat
• April 25, 2007 Chat
• May 16, 2007

To find the transcript for events from previous school years, do a Quick Find for that author’s information in our Book Match. You can also get book suggestions by topic or genre.

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