Marcelo in the Real World Resources
Websites
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Get the lowdown on Marcelo straight from the horse's mouth (by which we mean the author, not the horses at Paterson).
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Arthur A. Levine Books has compiled Marcelo's reviews and awards all in one place, for those of us who like to avoid endless googling.
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Marcelo says that his condition most closely resembles Asperger's Syndrome. Here's the lowdown on what that is.
Articles & Interviews
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In this interview with Martin Wilson Writes, Francisco X. Stork clues us in on where Marcelo's unique voice came from.
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In which Francisco X. Stork gets excited about being compared to a certain classic YA author. You'll just have to click to find out who.
Video
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Stork talks about Marcelo with a Dutch reporter from Uphill Battle. Don't worry; they start speaking English after the intro.
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Stork joins authors Bernardo Atxaga, Randa Jarrar, and Roger Sedarat, for a special PEN American Center program for high school students. Grab a snack—it's long, but fascinating.
Audio
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Get your Marcelo fix on MP3 or CD (does anyone actually listen to those things anymore?).
Images
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Check out this weird but wonderful cartoon based on the book.
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The author poses for a photo with Laura, a 7th grader who's on a mission to read all the Newbery Medal winners.