Play the Name Game

The TeachingBooks Author Name Pronunciation Guide is a collection of brief recordings of authors and illustrators saying their names.

Activity — Play now!

  1. Read and say these authors' names aloud. You can even try it with a partner!
  2. Now listen to the author say their own name. Say it aloud again.
  3. Think about and share what you learned with someone.

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