How are STRANGER THINGS and A WRINKLE IN TIME Connected?
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Why is A Wrinkle in Time suddenly everywhere again? In this interview, Charlotte L’Engle reveals what it’s been like watching her grandmother’s Newbery-winning novel appear in Stranger Things — and why its message still resonates decades later. We dive into: ✨ The surprising resurgence of A Wrinkle in Time thanks to Stranger Things ✨ Whether the show’s creators reached out — or if the cameo was a total surprise ✨ Why this story about time, science, and bravery still feels relevant decades later ✨ What it was like living with Madeline L’Engle and co-hosting dinner parties ✨ The most fascinating guests who gathered around her table ✨ Helping respond to fan mail — including unforgettable letters from readers ✨ Behind-the-scenes memories of the Newbery Award and what it meant to her grandmother A Wrinkle in Time isn’t just a classic — it’s a story about outsiders, intelligence, courage, and standing up to darkness. Themes that feel just as powerful today as they did when the book was first published… and maybe even more so. Whether you found this video because of Stranger Things, a love of classic science fiction, or curiosity about one of the most influential authors in children’s literature, you’re in the right place. Listen to Chapter 1 of A Wrinkle in Time here: https://youtu.be/wViV4JTwssU For more resources on A Wrinkle in Time (including quizzes, vocabulary activities, bulletin boards, journal prompts and more!), click here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/the-word-nerd-2433?search=a%20wrinkle%20in%20time #StrangerThings #AWrinkleInTime #MadelineLEngle #NewberyWinner #ClassicSciFi #BookToScreen #SciFiBooks #LiteraryLegacy #CharlotteLEngle #BooksBehindTheScenes #ReadingCulture #PopCultureBooks #NetflixStrangerThings #TimeTravelStories #WomenInLiterature
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