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One Little Word Check-In
Have you checked in on your OLW?
Introducing Two New Co-Authors
We're delighted to welcome two new writers to our #TWTBlog Co-Author Team.
ICYMI: Author Spotlight Series
Many thanks to Bob, Isabel, Julie, Lauren, Liz, Maribeth and Paula for sharing part of their writing lives with our community of teachers and writers this week. In case you missed any of their blog posts, this post contains links to each of their posts. Be sure to leave a comment on each of their blog posts by June 4th, 2016 for a chance to win one of their books.
Writing and Illustrating Stories by Bob Graham
Bob Graham, author and illustrator of numerous picture books, closes out TWT’s Author Spotlight today.
Becoming a Close Writer by Paula Bourque
Teacher-author Paula Bourque steps into our Author Spotlight today to share her experiences about becoming a published author.
Writing with All the Feelings by Liz Garton Scanlon
Author Liz Garton Scanlon implores us to let "you be you" in today's Author Spotlight post.
Do Your Best Writing: Kick Down the Bumpers by Julie Falatko
Today's post is by picture book author, Julie Falatko.
Salchows and Semicolons by Isabel Bandeira
YA Novelist Isabel Bandeira shares what she learned about writing and the publishing process from ice skating.
SOL Tuesday
Write. Share. Give.
Creating Characters as Real as Spit by Maribeth Boelts
Maribeth Boelts provides us with tips for creating authentic, unforgettable characters in stories.
Research is My Friend by Lauren Castillo
Lauren Castillo, a Caldecott Honor author and illustrator, kicks off this year's Author Spotlight Series with a piece about how important research is to her artistic process.

