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A Sneek Peek at the 9th Annual #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series
Author Spotlight Series · authors · middle grade novel · picture book · professional books

A Sneek Peek at the 9th Annual #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series

Stacey Shubitz

Starting tomorrow, picture book, middle-grade, and professional-teaching authors will share their insights on writing, their processes, and the path to publishing in #TWTBlog's Author Spotlight Series. We want to hear your thoughts throughout the week, so there's a book giveaway for those who share comments on each author's post!

Flailing and Feedback In Writing Process As Critical: KidLit Authors Share Why
authors · big picture · character development · collecting · narrative · writing process

Flailing and Feedback In Writing Process As Critical: KidLit Authors Share Why

Nawal Qarooni

Slowing down the brainstorming part of the writing process and recognizing the emotionality of feedback has big rewards for two published authors, in addition to our young classroom writers.

Interview with Teacher and Author Kate Narita + Giveaway
authors · giveaway · interview · teacher writing · Teachers who write · writing workshop

Interview with Teacher and Author Kate Narita + Giveaway

Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski19 Comments

4th grade teacher and published author, Kate Narita, answers my questions today about being a writer and an educator who is currently in the classroom. Be sure to comment for a chance to win a copy of Kate's book 100 Bugs! A Counting Story, a class set of bookmarks, and a 15 minutes Skype with Kate!

Exposing, Sharing, & Connecting: Helping Writers See Why We Write
authentic writing · authors · choice · Student ownership · writing workshop

Exposing, Sharing, & Connecting: Helping Writers See Why We Write

Deb Frazier4 Comments

When we know the purpose or the why in our work we work intentionally. As teachers, knowing our writers are working with intention allows us to trust the students. With trust, we can step back and allow students to make the decisions about their writing.

A Class Hub To The Rescue!
apps · authors · blogging · communication · digital writing · kidblog · organization · parent involvement · preparing students for the 21st century · professional development · writing workshop

A Class Hub To The Rescue!

Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski5 Comments

A class hub can make all the difference for digital writing and learning!

In Thanks: Books That Built a Writing Teacher
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In Thanks: Books That Built a Writing Teacher

Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski10 Comments

What are the books that have shaped you as a teacher of writing? Reflecting today, in thanks, for the authors and books that have influenced my life as a teacher.