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Illinois teachers, here’s an essay contest for your students
As a change of pace, instead of asking elementary school students to read, I’m asking them to write. I’m excited to announce the inaugural Sarah & Katy essay contests. Two contests are open to third- and fourth-grade students in Illinois: … Continue reading
Posted in Literacy and Education
Tagged author, classroom visit, contest, education, essay contest, literacy, reading, writing
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From the mouths (and minds) of children
Last weekend, I was visiting my parents on the same day my nieces were visiting them. Sarah marched over to me and said, “So. For the next book, Milana says to include Cloud Men, Cloud Kingdom …” She began rattling … Continue reading
Posted in Unplugged imagination
Tagged Axe Cop, comics, imagination, inspiration, writing
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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
Posted in Reading
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
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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
