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Monthly Archives: January 2016
Storytelling without words
There are so many ways to tell a story with words. First-person or third-person point of view, poetry or prose, short story or novel. But words aren’t the only way to tell a story. Natalie “Tally” Nourigat is a writer, … Continue reading
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Tagged art, comic books, illustration, picture books, storytelling
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Thoughts on the power of children’s literature
Children’s writers have a beautiful responsibility. After all, children’s literature is the first reading material most people encounter in their lifetimes. Books written by children’s authors are the doorway to a lifetime of reading. I’ve mentioned in the past that … Continue reading
Posted in Literacy and Education
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Imagining adulthood
As a child, I imagined plenty of adventures and scenarios. Some days I’d hop on my bed, tie the bonnet I got at the Laura Ingalls Wilder home under my chin, plant a chair (or in my imagination’s eye, a … Continue reading
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Imaginary’ [A.F. Harrold, Emily Gravett]
My previous news editor used to say, “Every good story begins with a question.” He wasn’t telling us the first sentence of an article had to end with a question mark. Instead, it was his advice for finding a starting … Continue reading
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Tagged A.F. Harrold, book review, children's books, children's literature, Emily Gravett, kid lit, The Imaginary
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How to Plan an Author Skype Visit (Fun Tips for Authors, Teachers and Librarians)
Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
I’ve done several dozen classroom Skype visits and I keep refining my techniques. (Yes, I have actual techniques!) I found that many author friends were nervous about doing Skype visits and…
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