Journey to Scotland to meet the author of The Devils Arithmetic, and enjoy a fascinating discussion of her life and writing. -22 mins
Nominated as best video of the year, American Library Association

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Topics for classroom discussion and assignments:

• The author says that we all have experiences that are strange, magical and wondrous. Write about an experience that supports this statement, giving an example from your own lives.

• Discuss and write a short essay on what makes a good friend.

• Impossible events can become exciting fantasy stories. Have the class brainstorm impossible things, then write a story about one of them.