Did you catch all the chatter about Sweetgrass Basket? If not here are all the links. Feel free to drop your comments still! Thanks, Marlene...

Here's a big DANKE to the incredible Marlene Carvell for joining us at readergirlz this month! We loved hearing stories from Marlene a...

Mattie runs away from the boarding school. Have you ever felt like running away?

Join us for a rgz LIVE! chat with Marlene Carvell, author of the poignant and lovely verse novel, Sweetgrass Basket. The chat will go live ...

Don't forget the upcoming chat with SWEETGRASS BASKET author Marlene Carvell, tomorrow night at the readergirlz blog! See you there!

In Sweetgrass Basket , Mattie feels betrayed by her friend Gracie, yet she understands Gracie is not as strong-willed as she is. Have you ev...

Friendship plays an important role in the story, but Mattie's friendship with Gracie causes jealousy in Sara. Have you ever found yourse...

In Marlene Carvell's Sweetgrass Basket , Mattie and Sarah long for family. The two sisters would probably agree with Alex Haley, who sai...

A major point in the plot of Sweetgrass Basket occurs when Mattie is falsely accused of stealing. Have you (or someone you know) ever been ...

Despite being sisters and having the same life experiences, Sarah and Mattie have very different personalities. Do you have a sister, and ar...

Listen in as a couple divas and postergirlz chat about this month's pick. Drop your impressions in the comments, and keep the chatter go...

Planning your own book group/get-together for Sweetgrass Basket? Here are some party ideas from author Marlene Carvell . Invit...

Marlene is just knocking these out of the ballpark! Wanted to make sure you caught this response to being told girls can't. Here you go...

Young women of the early 1900s had few career options compared to young women of today. However, Indian women had even fewer opportunities: ...

In Sweetgrass Basket, Sarah is overwhelmed with homesickness. Have you ever been homesick? How did you deal with it?

Marlene Carvell is spending the whole month with us at readergirlz, and here are a few things we know about her already (can't wait to ...

Marlene says, "Sarah and Mattie's ability to preserve their Mohawk heritage is threatened as soon as they arrive at the school. Doe...

Marlene kicked the month off with this great comment. It's too good to miss, so I'm adding it here as well. Thanks, Marlene! Hi, eve...

rgz celebrates Native American Heritage Month! After meeting with the staff of the American Indian Library Association at the Summer ALA Co...

We are thrilled to welcome Marlene Carvell to readergirlz. Her beautiful novel, Sweetgrass Basket , is our November pick! Check out the our...