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Beginnings of the Book Whisperer

Miller talks about how her column for Teacher Magazine led her to write The Book Whisperer.

Making mistakes is liberating

Mary Amato encourages teachers to make and share writing mistakes with students.

Raina Telgemeier: Share your smile

Raina Telgemeier discusses her newest book, Share Your Smile, which is a collection of story starters and idea builders.

Difficult Childhood

Nikki Grimes spent much of her childhood in and out of foster homes, an experience that would influence her future writing.

Four Rules for Young Writers

Here are some free tips from a successful Newbery-winning author.

Books begin a discussion

Jacqueline Woodson tries to bring her readers into the wider world and inspire them to start asking questions like “What would I do in this situation?”

Writing for young children

When Cooper writes for very young children, she often has a specific audience in mind, like her own children or grandchildren.

Author Mary Amato captures memories on paper

Mary Amato uses writing to capture memories.

Songwriting about science

Mary Amato describes cross-discipline workshops on songwriting that incorporate science instruction.

Matt de la Peña: How being on the margins helped me as a writer

Award-winning author Matt de la Peña reflects on the all of the times in his life he has felt like he didn’t fit in and how those experiences have helped in as a writer.

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Beginnings of the Book Whisperer

Making mistakes is liberating

Raina Telgemeier: Share your smile

Difficult Childhood

Four Rules for Young Writers

Books begin a discussion

Writing for young children

Author Mary Amato captures memories on paper

Songwriting about science

Matt de la Peña: How being on the margins helped me as a writer

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