by Kimberly Kinrade Chances are you or someone you love is addicted to Young Adult fiction. In all likelihood, you know many non-teens who fall into this category. For those who just don’t understand the fascination, or who worry about your loved one’s mental health, I’m here to help. Young Adult fiction didn’t start as…
Streetball Legend ‘The Professor’ Offers His AdviceThere are many would-be athletes in their adolescence, but factors such as size and ability often preempt their efforts. Today, legendary streetballer Grayson “The Professor” Boucher stands 5’10” tall and weighs in at 150 pounds – not exactly big by today’s basketball standards, even for a point guard. But…
by Contributing Editor, Maurene J. Hinds One of the best ways to enliven nonfiction is by “borrowing” techniques used in fiction. This includes, when appropriate, opening with a high-action scene, building suspense, using plenty of “showing” description, and including dialogue to break-up the narrative. The only caveat is that actions and dialogue must be “true,”…
If you’re a grandparent, chances are your darling grandchildren have inspired you to write many cute little stories related to some of the wonderful times you’ve had together. And, at some point, you’ll probably consider turning these stories into published books and you’ll hope to sell them to a children’s book publisher. That’s a wonderful…
NOTE: This post is for the Letter “P” as part of the Blogging A to Z Challenge. As a professional writer, are you so concerned about the “business” of writing these days that you seem to have lost your overall passion for writing itself? This can happen when you feel overwhelmed by all you must…
NOTE: Today’s post is for the letter “M” as part of the Blogging A to Z Challenge. Kids love to make music! They can make music out of almost anything, but if you give them an instrument to play, they can put on a real show for you. Here are four easy instruments you can…
Can a little house on a hill smile happily while watching the sun and moon and stars all through the changing seasons? Can a little train engine talk herself into pulling a bunch of heavy cars up a steep hill by repeating, “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can?” Can…
by Renee Kirchner Teaching Tips Contributing Editor Learning how to identify the main idea and supporting details is an important reading skill that children must develop. It helps them to create meaning as they read. Teachers can use a variety of strategies to explain main idea. Basically, the main idea is the main reason…
Every kid wants a puppy. “I’ll take care of him, I promise.” “I’ll walk her every day after school.” “I’ll feed him in the morning before I catch my bus.” How many times are those promises made? While kids love their pets, how often does it end up being Mom or Dad who has the…
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