The Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award is presented for a work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher and set in the New World. (
http://www.writerswrite.com/books/awards/odell.htm
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This site includes a biography, book list, and suggestions for using Cushman's books in the classroom. (
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/author/cushman/index.html
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This site provides a bibliography of picture books associated with different time periods in American history. (
http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/library/reading/elem/pichistorychron.HTM
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To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its Information Center.