Robert Boone is an author and creative writing teacher. He is the founder of Young Chicago Authors, founded in 1991 with the mission of encouraging teenagers to write.Young Chicago Authors homepage The program now serves more than 5000 teens a year. In 2009 he was hosted in the White House by First Lady Michelle Obama, where he accepted an award from the Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference on behalf of Young Chicago Authors.Coming Up Taller awards 2009
Background Robert Boone grew up in Winnetka, Illinois, and also spent some of his formative teaching years in Germany. He graduated from Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy in 1975Northwestern University and earned a master's degree at Columbia University.
Career Throughout his career he focused on developing the writing skills of students who are often underserved by traditional education. For example, he has worked closely with Athletes for Better Education throughout his career. and the inner-city children of the Cabrini-Green housing project.Amberg, Jay, introduction to Inside Job, Puddin'head Press, Chicago, 2003
Written work He is the author of several books and textbooks including, "Moe's Cafe," "Forest High," and Inside Job: A Life of Teaching.Boone, Bob, Inside Job: A Life of Teaching, Puddin Head Press, 2003 The Chicago Tribune praises it as a "charming, passionate and wonderfully written book" and describes Boone as "the kind of teacher whom students—and parents—dream of."Chicago Tribune, March 7, 2004
Awards In 2002, Boone was named Chicagoan of the Year by Chicago magazine.
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External links Writing Teacher Hangout Glencoestudycenter.com