In 1936, eighth grader MacNolia Cox became the first African American to win the Akron, Ohio spelling bee and to advance to the finals in the national bee. How Do You Spell Unfair is the story of her groundbreaking achievement against a backdrop of racial discrimination.
Finding Inspiration: A Children’s Book Illustrator’s Journey
A journey through diversity, emotions, and nature: A children's book illustrator's endless pursuit of inspiration.
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Doing More to Inspire
The things that motivate author Dana Kramaroff, to push through writing heavy content, are also what motivates so many of her students. She values the habits that energize her process, the tricks she uses to keep going, and the ways in which she helps herself when writing is difficult.
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No, Really. I’m a Writer
Crystal Hubbard states, "I don't hide that I write. But I probably don't talk about it as much as I should in terms of strengthening my 'brand.'"
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Death is My Writing Partner
Many authors appreciate the support of writing group friends to provide feedback and perspective on projects. Amy Ludwig VanDerwater gratefully writes with Death by her side.
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It’s Tuesday. Welcome to the Slice of Life!
Thank you for being part of this unique community of writers! We literally couldn't do it without you.
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Power of Curiosity
Author Darshana Khiani shares why stories start with curiosity and why you need a lot of them. Learn how to help children harness the stories all around.
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Make Your Audience’s Eyes Shine
Author Chana Stiefel shares how a maestro’s philosophy can help you connect with readers.
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Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge- Expanding the Ideas
Students are more than halfway into the Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge! We would love for you to share feedback and comments on the Padlet, whether you are participating with a class or not! If you joined the Challenge in March, then you know how much comments energize writers.
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A Sneek Peek at the 8th Annual #TWTBlog Author Spotlight Series
Starting this Sunday, picture book authors, illustrators, and middle-grade authors will share their insights on writing, their processes, and the path to publishing on #TWTBlog's. 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!
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The Power of Animal Characters in Kindergarten Creative Writing
This year, I have been digging a bit deeper into my own reasoning for having children develop animal characters with human characteristics for their stories.
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Make and Take: Poetry Lesson
Do you need a print-and-go poetry lesson? This can serve as a starting point for multiple age groups.
TWO WRITING TEACHERS 