Grade Level: 9-12

Description:American Writers profile of Hawthorne and his novel of adultery in Puritan New England.

Grade Level: 9-12

Description:Profiles the author who penned many novels during the Gilded Age, most of which explored ethical and societal issues. This American Writers page focuses on her novel, The Age of Innocence.

Grade Level: K-2, 3-5

Description:Geared to elementary school students, this animated series, based on the popular children's book, uses national literacy standards as inspiration.

Grade Level: K-2, 3-5

Description:Animated series explores the world of literature as a family of lions discovers different books in a library

Grade Level: K-2, 3-5

Description:Series chronicles the adventures of Becky Botsford, a fifth-grader who transforms into WordGirl, a definition dynamo. M-F Check local listings

Grade Level: K-2, 3-5

Description:Series follows WordFriends, 3D animated characters who use words to meet challenges and go on fun adventures.

Grade Level: 9-12

Description:Live, viewer call-in interview program with current nonfiction authors. This month’s guest is Senator Tom Coburn.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Description:Profiles the Russian writer, moralist, and mystic.

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

Description:This two-part episode examines the life of the author through rare footage of Hemingway, excerpts from letters and unpublished works, and recollections of those that knew him.

Grade Level: 9-12

Description:Profiles the New Orleans native whose vampire tales have made her one of America's most popular authors.