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Houston, Gloria was born on November 24, 1940 in Marion, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of James Myron and Ruth Houston.
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Littlejim's Gift: An Appalachian Christmas Story
(With America at war with Germany, Littlejim's father beli...)
With America at war with Germany, Littlejim's father believes that there is no time for fun despite the coming of the Christmas holidays, but Littlejim practices hard for the Bible competition, hoping to go to the church Christmas tree celebration.
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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story (Picture Puffins) by Houston, Gloria (1996) Paperback
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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story (Picture Puffin Books)
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This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.
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By Gloria Houston - The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story (9.1.1996)
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Mountain Valor
(In this "taut, unusually authentic novel" (Kirkus Reviews...)
In this "taut, unusually authentic novel" (Kirkus Reviews), young Valor McAimee enters the Civil War disguised as a young southern boy and, in one fateful night, lives up to her name. 10,000print.
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Littlejim's Dreams
( More than anything, fourteen-year-old Littlejim wants t...)
More than anything, fourteen-year-old Littlejim wants to attend the academy so he can study to be a teacher, like Aunt Zony. But Mama gets sick and there’s work to be done on the farm. And the timber company’s coming to take away the only life his family knows. Will Littlejim be able to make his dreams come true? This is a touching story of a boy’s coming-of-age in 1920 Appalachia. “It’s a heartwarming story of family ties and friendships, set in an earlier era and another culture. Fans of the previous books will not be disappointed.”--Kirkus Reviews
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(The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story ) Author: Gloria Houston Oct-1996
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Littlejim's Dreams by Gloria Houston (1997-04-15)
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Mountain Valor by Gloria Houston (1994-05-12)
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Littlejim's Dreams LIBRARY BINDING 1997
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Littlejim
(What does a boy have to do to earn his father’s respect? ...)
What does a boy have to do to earn his father’s respect? Littlejim Houston is the best student in his school and an excellent writer, admired by everyone in his small North Carolina mountain community—everyone except for his father, Bigjim, whose respect he desires most. Rugged and stern, Bigjim is never satisfied with his son’s work on the family farm and doesn’t approve of Littlejim’s love for writing and schoolwork. Littlejim hopes he can finally earn his father’s respect and understanding by winning a local writing contest and getting his essay published in the Kansas City Star, but first he must find inspiration on the assigned topic, “What it means to be an American.” With a vivid depiction of Appalachian mountain life in the early 1900s and a cast of lovingly portrayed characters, Littlejim explores the values and spirit of immigrant Americans through the unforgettable eyes of a boy seeking his father’s approval. Honors for Littlejim, the novel: xInternational Reading Association’s Teachers’ Choices List xChildren’s Book Council’s Best Books for the Social Studies List xTexas Bluebonnet List xFlorida State Sunshine Awards List xFocus novel for the National Endowment for Humanities regional Big Read & Middle School Little Read portion included on the NC DOE End of Grade Test, 4th & 6th grades xIncluded in social studies curricula for 4th grade nationally xAdaptations: Three act musical: NYC: Jason Rhyne, playwright/composer-- part of his portfolio which won the Johathan Larson ( Rent) Musical Award & the Richard Rogers (numerous musicals) Award Mesa, AZ: premiered by the Mesa Performing Arts Center other productions presented nationally.
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My Great-Aunt Arizona
( Reminiscent of the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, My Gr...)
Reminiscent of the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, My Great-Aunt Arizona is an inspiring tale rich with history, family, and artistry. Based on a true story, author Gloria Houston's joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life reminds us of the special place a great teacher can hold in our hearts—even after we've grown up. Arizona was born in a log cabin her papa built in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She grew into a tall girl who liked to sing, square-dance, and—most of all—read and dream of the faraway places she would visit one day. Arizona never did make it to those places. Instead she became a teacher, helping generations of children in the one-room schoolhouse which she herself had attended. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
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Littlejim's Dreams by Houston Gloria (1997-04-15) Hardcover
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Gloria Houston
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Gloria Houston, American Author, educator, consultant. Avocations: travel, reading, folklore.
F C. Florida Endowment for the Humanities scholar, 1988-1989; recipient Distinguished Alumnae award Appalachian State University, Excellence in Education award for Literacy from Partnerships in Education, 1990.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Appalachian State, 1963; Master of Education, U. S.Fla., 1983; Doctor of Philosophy, U. S.Fla., 1989.
Career
Literature, writing consultant various organizations, since 1979; founding coordinator Suncoast Young Authors Conference, College Education, University of Southern Florida, Tampa, 1985-1994; adjunct instructor, College Education, University of Southern Florida, Tampa, 1982-1987; visiting assistant professor, author-in-residence, College Education, University of Southern Florida, Tampa, since 1989; author-in-residence, Western Carolina U., Cullowhee, North Carolina, since 1994. Consultant International Business Machines Corporation/Goodhousekeeping Tell Me a Story Project, 1989. Lecturer in field; presenter workshops nationwide.
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Littlejim
(What does a boy have to do to earn his father’s respect? ...)
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Littlejim's Gift: An Appalachian Christmas Story
(With America at war with Germany, Littlejim's father beli...)
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Mountain Valor
(In this "taut, unusually authentic novel" (Kirkus Reviews...)
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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story (Picture Puffin Books)
(This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalis...)
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My Great-Aunt Arizona
( Reminiscent of the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, My Gr...)
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Littlejim's Dreams
( More than anything, fourteen-year-old Littlejim wants t...)
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Littlejim's Dreams by Gloria Houston (1997-04-15)
(Will be shipped from US. Brand new copy.)
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Littlejim's Dreams by Houston Gloria (1997-04-15) Hardcover
(Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include compa...)
- The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
- The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story (Picture Puffins) by Houston, Gloria (1996) Paperback
- By Gloria Houston - The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story (9.1.1996)
- (The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story ) Author: Gloria Houston Oct-1996
- Mountain Valor by Gloria Houston (1994-05-12)
- Littlejim's Dreams LIBRARY BINDING 1997
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Littlejim
Membership
Member Authors Guild, National Council Teachers English, International Reading Association (Distinguished Educator), Society Children's Book Writers.
Connections
Children: M. Diane Gainforth, Julie Ann McLendon.
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American
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Florida Endowment for the Humanities scholar, 1988-1989. Recipient Distinguished Alumnae award Appalachian State University, Excellence in Education award for Literacy from Partnerships in Education, 1990.Florida Endowment for the Humanities scholar, 1988-1989. Recipient Distinguished Alumnae award Appalachian State University, Excellence in Education award for Literacy from Partnerships in Education, 1990.