Join the author of Bunnicula as he talks about the inspiration behind his famous Dracula Bunny! He also talks about The Misfits and what it is like to be a writer. -20 mins
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Topics for classroom discussion and assignments:

• In his book The Misfits, James Howe tells the story of students who are a little bit different from most of the others. Write about a time in your life when you felt like a “misfit.”  If possible, have your teacher invite the school counselor into the classroom and discuss “not fitting into a mold.”

• Write an essay describing what it would feel like to be called names all day. Discuss what school would be like if people were constantly making fun of you.

• Do research on “No Name Calling Week.” Maybe it would be possible to start a “No Name Calling Week” at your school.    

• Write an essay on why it’s okay to be different.