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I teach writing classes to kids, so it’s not surprising that I like kids’ writing. But … Read the rest!
Kid writing is beautiful—don’t use AI!
Category: Understanding
Are your books bumming you out?
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Recently I read a Young Adult novel that one of my students recommended. There were many … Read the rest!
Are you being fooled?
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Have you ever heard the phrase “snake oil salesman”? Maybe not—no one has sold “snake oil” since before … Read the rest!
What is success?
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I bet you think you know what success is. We all do, right? It’s not like every little kid … Read the rest!
Learning to write = learning to think
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I had a realization at some point which was really helpful: I don’t really know … Read the rest!
Why are authors so MEAN to their characters?
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One of the things that my book club students often notice in children’s books … Read the rest!
Old books=modern time travel!
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A lot of kids say they “don’t like” old books—otherwise known as “classic literature.” I’m not surprised to … Read the rest!
Overwhelmed by email? Don’t just spam it!
What do stories mean to YOU?
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When you study literature in a traditional class, you’ll learn to look for a book’s theme. … Read the rest!
What is systemic racism?
Recently you may have started to hear the phrase “systemic racism” a lot. It’s been in the news and in the conversations that people are having.
My goal here is not to persuade you to any political position, but just to explain a word so that you can understand what people are really talking about.
What does “system” mean?
The dictionary says that systemic means “relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part.” But like many dictionary … Read the rest!