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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
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Further Reading & Resources
Further Reading: Literature
Book Series: Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
In addition to The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, the series includes five sequels: Darth Paper Strikes Back! (2011), The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee (2012), The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett (2013), Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue (2014), and Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus (2014). Tommy Lomax, Dwight Tharp, and their friends return for more adventures with Origami Yoda and several other Star Wars-related origami puppets constructed by students. Harvey Cunningham returns to harass Dwight, Sara Bolt makes two origami puppets, and she and Tommy continue their friendship. A seventh book, ART2-D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling (2013), shows how to make origami versions of various Star Wars characters.
Stargirl (2000) by Jerry Spinelli
This award-winning, bestselling young-adult novel depicts the tribulations of an eccentrically creative high-school girl who alternately charms and alienates her fellow students. A sequel, Love, Stargirl (2007), continues her story.
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Loser by Jerry Spinelli
An enthusiastic-but-clumsy boy makes a foolish decision and accidentally becomes a hero. The book for a middle-grade audience looks at the loneliness of those who are well-meaning but awkward.
- Loser (2002) on SuperSummary
Beyond Literature
Websites that describe, show, and teach origami:
Origami Yoda: Angleberger sponsors this fan site for the Origami Yoda books, which contains instructions for making Yoda and other Star Wars origami creations.
Let Your Imagination Run Wild in the World of Origami: Presented by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this site introduces the art of paper-folding with a brief history, basic principles, and examples of the many types of origami.
Let’s Make Origami!: Presented by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this site presents instructions for folding a dozen simple origami objects. The site includes links to the history of origami, a gallery of completed works, and a trivia page.
Beyond Literature: The Twist
A song and dance made popular in 1960 by singer Chubby Checker, the Twist captured people’s imaginations and became incredibly popular.
This video from 1960 shows Checker dancing and singing in a choreographed set piece from the hit-parade show American Bandstand. The video, a pastiche of old and new sources, includes instructions matched to the music.
History of the Twist Dance at LoveToKnow.com
This resource includes videos and instructions on the Twist, plus videos that show two other dance “crazes,” the Mashed Potato and the Monkey.
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