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Author Interview

Write ten questions that you would ask the author if you could interview her.

Favorite Story

Discuss with a group what your favorite story is in the book and why.

Amy Hempel Writings

Read something else written by Hempel.

Obituary

Write an obituary for Bob in "The Second Seating."

Narrator's Daugher in "Cloudland"

Write a short story about the reunion of the narrator with her daughter.

Moonbow

Draw a picture of a moonbow.

The Doll Tornado

Create an artwork similar to the one in The Doll Tornado. Use real objects in your art.

Diorama

Create a diorama of the animal shelter in "A Full-Service Shelter."

Planting a Tree

Discuss with a group what type of tree you would plant if you were the narrator in "Fort Bedd."

Portrait

Draw a portrait of your favorite characters in the book.

Travel Brochure

Create a travel brochure for someone...

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