Bibliography
Alga, Annmarie. "Who in the World is Clare Vanderpool?" The Horn Book Magazine. July/August 2011: 47-51. An intimate, admiring portrait of the writer by the younger sister who provided much of the inspiration for the personality of Abilene.
Brown, Jennifer M. "Newbery Winner Clare Vanderpool's 'True Place.'" Shelf Awareness: Books & Authors. 12 Jan 2011. http://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=1365#m11195. This e-newsletter about books and the book industry features a brief interview in which Vanderpool talks about the her historical research and narrative technique.
Bush, Elizabeth. Review. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 64.3 (Nov 2010):
152-153. A brief, descriptive review of the novel that recommends it for its rich characterization and graceful storytelling.
Clare Vanderpool web site. http://www.clarevanderpool.com/. Vanderpool's web site includes tips for would-be writers, a page on Moon Over Manifest, reviews, teacher resources and commentary about books and reading.
Grant, Tracy. "'Ordinary People Fuel Extraordinary Book." The Washington Post. 9 Feb 2011: C10. In this interview, Vanderpool discusses what inspires her, what kids need to do to become writers, and how she reacted to winning the Newbery.
Minsesheimer, Bob. "'Amos McGee,’ ‘Moon’ Eclipse the Rest to Win Top Kids’ Book Prizes."
USA Today. 11 Jan 2011: 4D. This article discusses how the quotation about true places from Moby Dick inspired Venderpool to think about what a "true place" would be for a girl who had never had a real home.
"Newbery Discussion Week: Moon Over Manifest." MotherReader.com.
http://motherreader.com/2011/02/newbery-discussion-week-moon-over.html. I referenced this blog not as an authoritative source but as a "layman's" site where readers with an interest in children's literature, but not necessarily a literary or library education, voice their opinions.
Polak, Monique. “Discovering the Power of Stories: Newbery Medal-Winning Novel, Set in Dpression-Era Kansas, Introduces a Cast of Unforgettable Characters.” The Gazette (Montreal).
19 Feb 2011: 13. An appreciative review that stresses the characters, humor, and contemporary relevance of the novel.
Roback, Diane. "'Hello? It's the ALA Calling': Stead and Vanderpool on Winning the Big Prize." Publishers Weekly. 13 Jan 2011. An interview in which Vanderpool talks about how she reacted when she got that call from the chair of the Newbery Committee.
Steinberg, Renee. Review of Moon Over Manifest. School Library Journal. November 2010: 131. A well-balanced review of character, plot, and the historical aspects of the novel.
Vanderpool, Clare. "Newbery Acceptance Speech: Someone Else's Ordinary," Children and Libraries. Summer/Fall 2011: 5-8. Vanderpool's gracious acceptance speech talks about Kansas, libraries, the writing process and the power of storytelling.
Vanderpool, Clare. Moon Over Manifest. New York: Delacourte Press, 2010.
Brown, Jennifer M. "Newbery Winner Clare Vanderpool's 'True Place.'" Shelf Awareness: Books & Authors. 12 Jan 2011. http://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=1365#m11195. This e-newsletter about books and the book industry features a brief interview in which Vanderpool talks about the her historical research and narrative technique.
Bush, Elizabeth. Review. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 64.3 (Nov 2010):
152-153. A brief, descriptive review of the novel that recommends it for its rich characterization and graceful storytelling.
Clare Vanderpool web site. http://www.clarevanderpool.com/. Vanderpool's web site includes tips for would-be writers, a page on Moon Over Manifest, reviews, teacher resources and commentary about books and reading.
Grant, Tracy. "'Ordinary People Fuel Extraordinary Book." The Washington Post. 9 Feb 2011: C10. In this interview, Vanderpool discusses what inspires her, what kids need to do to become writers, and how she reacted to winning the Newbery.
Minsesheimer, Bob. "'Amos McGee,’ ‘Moon’ Eclipse the Rest to Win Top Kids’ Book Prizes."
USA Today. 11 Jan 2011: 4D. This article discusses how the quotation about true places from Moby Dick inspired Venderpool to think about what a "true place" would be for a girl who had never had a real home.
"Newbery Discussion Week: Moon Over Manifest." MotherReader.com.
http://motherreader.com/2011/02/newbery-discussion-week-moon-over.html. I referenced this blog not as an authoritative source but as a "layman's" site where readers with an interest in children's literature, but not necessarily a literary or library education, voice their opinions.
Polak, Monique. “Discovering the Power of Stories: Newbery Medal-Winning Novel, Set in Dpression-Era Kansas, Introduces a Cast of Unforgettable Characters.” The Gazette (Montreal).
19 Feb 2011: 13. An appreciative review that stresses the characters, humor, and contemporary relevance of the novel.
Roback, Diane. "'Hello? It's the ALA Calling': Stead and Vanderpool on Winning the Big Prize." Publishers Weekly. 13 Jan 2011. An interview in which Vanderpool talks about how she reacted when she got that call from the chair of the Newbery Committee.
Steinberg, Renee. Review of Moon Over Manifest. School Library Journal. November 2010: 131. A well-balanced review of character, plot, and the historical aspects of the novel.
Vanderpool, Clare. "Newbery Acceptance Speech: Someone Else's Ordinary," Children and Libraries. Summer/Fall 2011: 5-8. Vanderpool's gracious acceptance speech talks about Kansas, libraries, the writing process and the power of storytelling.
Vanderpool, Clare. Moon Over Manifest. New York: Delacourte Press, 2010.