Introduction+and+Overview

__**Introduction**__ What do you think about the state of the world? Hunger, disease, special needs challenge our thinking tug at our heart strings. They also give us hope, inspiration, perspective, and calls us to action. Represented through fiction and reported in the news - how do you feel about these issues?

__Begin At The Beginning__ • Collect current news articles on your topic of particular interest. • Choose and read a fiction book at represents your topic. The book should be written by an award winning author and/or be an award winning book. • Respond to your readings in poetry form.