I rarely read collections of short stories or essays, but I made an exception for The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by Marina Keegan. It's a book written by a debut author. Unfortunately, it's her final title since she died tragically in 2012.
Author: Stacey Shubitz
Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.
Sharing Some Exciting News
I'm proud to announce my second professional book with Stenhouse Publishers will be coming to you in the winter of 2016.
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SOL Tuesday is here!
Join us today by writing a slice of your life, sharing your link, and giving comments to at least three other Slicers.
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Confer with Students Via Google Hangout
Make use of Google Hangouts when you need to work with writers outside of writing workshop time. Here are five quick ways to use this FREE technology.
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Six Months of the Six of Us
It's hard to believe it's been six months since the six of us came together to relaunch TWT. Here's a look at where we've been and where we are going.
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Day 31 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
You made it! Please take time to celebrate your writing accomplishments today! The 31st post is special since it includes some music to mark the final day of our month-long writing challenge. PLEASE read through the entire post, including the essential information, for some important announcements and reminders.
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Day 30 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
Who's happily writing? Who's exhausted from this version of "March Madness?" Who's sad our month-long writing challenge is almost over?
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Day 29 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
It's the final weekend of our month-long writing challenge. What are you writing right now?
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Day 28 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
A shout-out to the 2014 Support Team!
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Day 27 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
We're almost at the end of our month-long writing challenge. Do you have the stamina to finish or do you need help to keep going?
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Day 26 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
Betsy Hubbard challenged her readers to a commenting game in the slice of life post she wrote yesterday. Want to play? Click here to find out the "rules." BE INSPIRED: Brenda Krupp (@brenkrupp) wrote “Daffodil Dilemma,” a slice of life about new beginnings. When I read the title I thought her writing was going to… Continue reading Day 26 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
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Day 25 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
BE INSPIRED: Ona Feinberg (@OnaFeinberg) is another newcomer to our month-long challenge. She recently wrote "Balance," which is about the push-pull of parenthood and being a teacher. She captured the true words her four year-old son said, as well as her reactions, which make this slice of life so powerful. If home-work life balance is… Continue reading Day 25 of the March SOLSC! #sol14
