by Maxine Hong Kingston

Maxine Hong Kingston
The National Council for Teachers of English hosts this site that includes the U.S. Literary Map Project, where students from all around the United States submit essays about authors who grew up in their towns. Visit the site to read the submission on Maxine Hong Kingston, compiled by three students at St. Mary's High School in Stockton, California. With a partner, plan a Web page similar to this one for an author or artist from your town or state.