Join us today for Slice of Life Tuesday!
ICYMI: The 9th Annual #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series
Here's a recap of this year's Author Spotlight Series.
Don’t Forget About Craft! 2024 Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge
Leah shares 3 simple craft moves and ready-to-go examples to invigorate student slice of life writing.
Where the Writer Ends and the Character Begins
Craig Barr-Green likes to see how a writer creates unbearable tension and resolves it. Like Gina, he sometimes experiences sensory overload, and like Gina he can deal with it by jumping into a book.
From Idea to Book: Sharing the Process
When we write, we gain an insider’s perspective on the process. Sharing what we learn with kids makes teaching authentic and meaningful.
Inspiration Advice – Tree House Not Included
Natasha Tripplett is often asked where she finds her writing inspiration. She's fortunate to work in an environment that lends itself to oodles of ideas.
You Can Write For Children
Remember what made you say “wow” as a kid? Richard Ho advises to build your story around that sense of magic.
How Do I Fit It All In? Reflecting on Writing Beyond February
Dawnavyn James writes, "I thought that if this was going to be my only opportunity to share the importance and benefits of Black history in the elementary classroom, I had to be strategic. I had to be purposeful. I had to choose, which was very hard for me to do."
Welcome to Slice of Life Tuesday
Join us today for Slice of Life Tuesday!
Writing to Remember
Today's guest author, Ruth Behar, states, "When I think about the most essential reason why I write, it is to remember. To remember those who came before me and what they thought and how they lived and what they dreamed of. "
A Sneek Peek at the 9th Annual #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series
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!
Virtual Field Trips to Slice About!
Did you know you can slice about things you experience digitally? Here are some fun opportunities for students to virtually embark upon and write about.

