Author Spotlight Series · fiction

Keeping It Real: Writing Realistic Fiction for Teens

Author Renee Watson writes books that mirror what is happening in our world. It is her way of saying to a reader, "Yes, I see it too. I see you."

slice of life · writing

It’s SOL Tuesday

Read some slices, get inspired, write your own! It's SOL Tuesday.

Author Spotlight Series · picture book

Tackling Difficult Subject Matter in a Picture Book

Author and Illustrator Suzanne Del Rizzo talks about the way she tackled the Syrian Refugee Crisis in her new picture book, My Beautiful Birds.

Author Spotlight Series · editing

To Edit or Not to Edit

TWT's Third Annual Author Spotlight Series begins today. Starting us off is author and illustrator Ashley Spires who has some advice for dealing with criticism.

play · writing workshop

A Few Games to Inspire Writing Lives

Here are a few writing games that can add fun and play to learning!

celebration · reflections · summer vacation · writing workshop

Ending the Year with Intention

When this post goes live, there will be just 13 teaching days left in my school year. The end is coming quickly and more than ever, every minute counts. I'm thinking about how to spend each moment with the readers and writers I learn alongside and teach. What will we make time for? What will… Continue reading Ending the Year with Intention

writing workshop

Sending Notebooks Up

We can send up our own little writing workshop time-capsules for kids to open in the fall.

slice of life

It’s Tuesday! Write, Share, Give

Come share a story.

blog series · Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer Blog Series · writing workshop

ICYMI: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer Recap

I learned a lot and saved many ideas from my co-author team at TWT through the latest blog series, KEEP LEARNING GOING THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. Just in case you missed a post you can find a recap today. Also, we have a bonus parent letter for you to use with your families and of course a GIVEAWAY announcement!

parent involvement · writing workshop

Helping Parents Understand Writing Workshop: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer

I love watching parents and children enjoying our town library during the summer months. There's so much joy in reading together and selecting piles of books to bring home. My own daughters could never believe how many more books I'd let them take home from the library than from the local bookstore--after all, I was… Continue reading Helping Parents Understand Writing Workshop: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer

Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer Blog Series · writing workshop

Books Inspire Writing: Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer

Another way to keep the writing going during summer is to look to books for ideas and inspiration.

Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer Blog Series · writing workshop

Ready for a Challenge? Keep Learning Going Throughout the Summer

Are your students ready to be Summer Writing Ninjas? Some challenges to keep the writing going this summer...