M. E. Kerr A to Z

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A is for Agnes, Marijane Meaker's middle name and name of a character in IS THAT YOU MISS BLUE?.

B is for Bigotry, a topic M.E. Kerr and Mary James books address frequently.

C is for Character development which is always evident in her writing.

D is for Diversity celebrated in the form of numerous differences in characters.

E is for the Margaret A. Edwards Award presented to her in 1993.

F is for Louis Fitzhugh, a friend and colleague who encouraged her to write a YA novel.

G Gossip that her mother liked to do as she mentions in ME ME ME ME ME: NOT A NOVEL.

H is for HarperCollins, the publisher of M.E. Kerr's books.

I is for Intrigue she seems to enjoy putting her mysteries such as FELL.

J is for Mary James, her alter ego.

K is for Knowledge which she packs into each book.

L is for Long Island, where she lives and sets many of her stories.

M is for Musical references such as in the form of the rock star in HELLO, I LIED.

N is for Newsworthy topics found in such books as LINGER (Gulf War) and NIGHT KITES (HIV/AIDS).

O is for the Openness with which she approaches and presents adolescent issues.

P is for Poetry references sprinkled throughout I'LL LOVE YOU WHEN YOU'RE MORE LIKE ME.

Q is for the Questions she raises about relationships and values.

R is for Religious themes such as that of the televangelist preachers in several books.

S is for Scholastic, the publisher of Mary James' books.

T is for Tolerance which she promotes throughout her works.

U is for Understanding her audience.

W is for Word Play evident in her writing.

V is for School Visits which she enjoys doing.

X is for Xenophobia which she tries to discourage in her writing.

Y is for Youth Culture with which she strives to stay in touch.

Z is for Zeal with which she promotes reading and writing as evidenced by the writing classes she teaches.


Copyright © Michelle Koh 1999

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