Sometimes when an experience seems so big it is hard to focus a reflection. Sometimes it is hard to settle the thoughts and find the meaning. Sometimes it is difficult to even know where to begin processing. So I'm going to make a lists. Lists always seem to make things more manageable. The Twitter feed… Continue reading All-Write Reflection + {Discover. Play. Build.}
Book Giveaway
I've been having a lot of issues with technology in my house this morning. Therefore, I was not able to include a video of the random drawing for a copy of Tía Isa wants a Car. However, I did the drawing and the winner is Libby Frankel. Thank you again to Candlewick Press for sponsoring… Continue reading Book Giveaway
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All-Write Conference
I on purpose waited to write today's post because I knew I'd have all kinds of ideas swirling after the All-Write conference. However, it is 10:15 and I'm just sitting down alone in my hotel room. Here's the day... Jeff Anderson keynote -- Things every writer needs to know Kristen Horrell -- Creating a culture… Continue reading All-Write Conference
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What Moves You?
Last Wednesday I received the alumni magazine from my high school in the mail. As my grade’s class ambassador, I went straight to the alumni notes section in the back of the magazine to read everyone’s submissions together. Next, I perused the back pages of the alumni magazine, looking through the happenings of other alums… Continue reading What Moves You?
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Link with Love + Words that are Speaking to Me
I recently came across this new initiative called Link with Love. Basically it is a group dedicated to giving credit where credit is due. Check it out and then read their blog, like them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter. Help spread the word so the goodness of people's creative work can be acknowledged and shared… Continue reading Link with Love + Words that are Speaking to Me
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GUEST BLOG POST: Ending with Independence
Lindsay Reyes began her teaching career seven years ago in South Carolina where she taught 4th and 5th graders. Following her heart for urban education and literacy reform, she moved to New York City where she taught middle school in the South Bronx. She has experience teaching General Ed and Special Ed (as a Collaborative… Continue reading GUEST BLOG POST: Ending with Independence
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Literacy Drive
The official start of summer is just a few days away. This summer, LitWorld, a non-profit organization led by Pam Allyn, supports the development of literacy worldwide. LitWorld is putting together a summer book and school supplies drive to benefit children in Harlem and in Kenya. Please take a look at the items on the… Continue reading Literacy Drive
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TEACHERS of Writers
Thank you to everyone who left a note about the {Discover. Play. Build.} posts. I'm thrilled that you are feeling inspired and excited to pursue a writing adventure during the summer. I'm excited too. But... Here's the deal. I see Two Writing Teachers as a place where I'm a teacher first. Although I believe it… Continue reading TEACHERS of Writers
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An Interview with Meg Medina + a Giveaway
Every now and then I receive a review copy of a book that wows me. When Tía Isa Wants a Car arrived at my doorstep from Candlewick Press a few weeks ago, I cracked it open and was smitten with the book by the end of the first page. As I turned the pages, I… Continue reading An Interview with Meg Medina + a Giveaway
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{Discover. Play. Build.} What’s holding you back?
There are a million reasons why we don't have time to write. What are yours? What is keeping you from putting words on the page?Today take some time to think about the things that are holding you back. Put them on the page so you can move on and spend the summer discovering, playing, and… Continue reading {Discover. Play. Build.} What’s holding you back?
