books on art + writing.

Paula left a comment under Stacey’s entry:  Sketching the Place We Live.  She had some great resources listed, so I wanted to share them here on the main page.  (I’ve included the links to the Heinemann website for your ordering convenience.)

Paula’s Comment ~ 

I read your blog about using art with writing and I wanted to suggest an author for you to read. One of my friends, Dr. Karen Ernst (DaSilva), worked with Lucy Caulkins and others to develop an Artist’s-Writer’s Workshop. It blends the TC writer’s workshop model with the use of art as a doorway into thinking and writing. It’s wonderful. Her three books, written in conjunction with several teachers from my old school in Westport, include: A Teacher’s Sketch Journal: Observations on Learning and Teaching, New Entries: Learning by Writing and Drawing and Picturing Learning: Artists & Writers in the Classroom. They are all available through Heinemann and are very easy reads. I know that you’ll love them!