I may not mention theexact words, but I talk to young people about primary and secondary sources. Many young people think research is dull you go to anencyclopedia, copy information, give it a title, and call it a report.” Using her books asexamples, Ellen explains how to get other, more interesting information. When she's not writing, Levine likes to share the excitement of research and the importance ofaccuracy with young readers. And one doesn't have to be a grown-up,” sheadds. Nonfiction offers a way tointroduce young readers to real people who have shown tremendous courage, even when facedwith great danger. They can be ordinarypeople who are willing to take risks for causes they believe in. Real heroes,” Levine says, aren't necessarily on TV or in the news. I enjoylearning new things and meeting new people, even if they lived 200 years ago.” Writing nonfiction lets me in behind the scenes of the story.
How did people escape on the Underground Railroad? What was it like to land on Ellis Island?How did it feel to travel the Oregon Trail in a covered wagon? Ellen Levine has revealed worldsof fascinating adventure with her nonfiction books for young readers.Īlthough Ellen Levine enjoys reading and writing fiction, most of her books for young readershave been nonfiction.
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