Nonfiction Resources
As noted in the review on the An Abundance of Katherines page, Colin is a former child prodigy with a talent for anagrams, languages, history, and mathematics. For those readers who are interested in nonfiction titles regarding child prodigies and gifted children, check out the below suggestions.
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Hothouse Kids: The Dilemma of the Gifted Child by Alissa Quart
Quart, a former child prodigy, traveled the United States to interview teachers, parents, and children while exploring the pressures and demands placed on gifted children. Quart expresses concern over parents who are eager to push the "gifted" label and discusses the long-term damages that can be done to children who are forced into competition at an early age. The combination of data, interviews, and analysis makes for an engaging read for anyone interested in what could be an alarming social issue.
Check out what other readers are saying about Hothouse Kids here.
Check out what other readers are saying about Hothouse Kids here.
And Still We Rise by Miles Corwin
Fans of AAOK who enjoyed reading about a former child prodigy may also like this non-fiction piece following the lives of twelve gifted students. Corwin, a Los Angeles Times journalist, spends one year observing Advanced Placement students in an inner-city school and documents their struggles with poverty and crime as they work to get As and aspire to attend college after graduation. Corwin writes an honest piece while discussing affirmative action programs and ineffective teachers and leaves readers feeling inspired and hopeful for the dedicated students who overcome challenges and pressures as they strive to achieve academic success.
Check out what readers are saying about And Still We Rise here.
Check out what readers are saying about And Still We Rise here.
Additional Resources
Want more information regarding gifted children? Check out the links below!
National Association for Gifted Children
Illinois State Board of Education-Gifted Children
Purdue University (for teaching endorsements and graduate programs in gifted education).
National Association for Gifted Children
Illinois State Board of Education-Gifted Children
Purdue University (for teaching endorsements and graduate programs in gifted education).