Background
Reid, Suzanne Elizabeth was born on December 10, 1944 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Alexander August and Marjorie Bradlee Schmid.
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Virginia Euwer Wolff 's profoundly moving young adult literature includes the explorations of mental slowness in Probably Nick Swansen, musical giftedness in The Mozart Season, racial prejudice against the Japanese in Bat 6, and culminating in her Make Lemonade Trilogy Make Lemonade, True Believer, and a work yet in progress, about the compassionate persistence of a young teen struggling to escape inner city poverty. The first chapter introduces author Virginia Euwer Wolff, an Oregonian by birth, and, after several years on the East Coast to attend Smith College, then following her husband's theatrical career, by choice. Her knowledge of and interest in both music and theater are evident in her writing, as she explores various aspects of language to catch the rhythms and tones of her characters and to present their stories with the immediacy of dramatic performances. Her writing also reflects her literary expertise, honed by years of teaching and critical reading. The five following chapters each provides a literary and/or cultural context for each of Wolff's novels for young people, discusses the characters in terms of the plot and style, analyzes particularly literary elements as appropriate, and summarizes critical response. The point of each chapter is to attract readers and enrich their experience of each work. Reid has not only analyzed each novel and researched salient aspects independently, but also submitted a draft to the critical response of Virginia Euwer Wolff, which results in a more accurate book than many similar critiques. Young readers, teachers, and professionals in the field of young adult literature should find this survey and analysis of Wolff's books useful in their work and valuable as an aid to thoughtful reading. Readers of ALL ages will enjoy Wolff's work and benefit from this literary analysis.
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Beginning with an introduction that examines the works and influence of the classical masters of science fiction and its development as an accepted literary genre, author Suzanne Reid in her new volume, Presenting Young Adult Science Fiction, explores in detail the lives and works of eight major figures of particular interest to teens. Written as an introduction to science fiction, especially as it relates to young adult readers, this book is aimed primarily at students and teachers who have not previously read the genre. Presenting Young Adult Science Fiction will serve as a valuable asset to any teacher of young people over the age of ten, and inspire thinking about a wide range of issues from practical management of physical resources to metaphysical queries into the very meaning of our existence. It is a must have for any young adult library.
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Reid, Suzanne Elizabeth was born on December 10, 1944 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Alexander August and Marjorie Bradlee Schmid.
Bachelor in English, St. Lawrence University, 1967. Master of Arts in English, University Virginia, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum, Virginia Polytechnic Institute University, 1993.
Teacher High School English Nelson County Schools, Lovingston, Virginia, 1968-1970. Teacher elementary school Sullins Academy, Birstol, 1976-1979. Development specialist Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, 1979-1986.
Assistant director development Emory (Virginia) & Henry College, 1986-1987. Teacher English Abingdon High School, 1987-1989. Graduate assistant Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1990-1993.
Assistant professor Emory & Henry College, since 1995.
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Married Robert Lanier Reid, June 15, 1968. Children: Jennifer Bradlee, Tristan Lanier.