Christelow, Eileen.
Summary: Shows two authors going through all the steps involved in writing new books about a dog and cat.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books 1995
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Words ChristelowMazer, Anne.
Summary: After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice, accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot, make revisions, and overcome writer's block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own...
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Publisher / Publication Date: RB Flash Point/Roaring Brook Press
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808.02 MAZHigley, Danielle
Summary: Did you know that the Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally just a fat worm named Willi? Or that the author of Charlotte's Web hatched real spiders on top of his dresser? In The Stories Behind the Stories, you'll hear the incredible behind-the-scenes tales of twenty-nine beloved children's classics. Discover the childhood inspiration behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the original name...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bushel & Peck Books 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Gay, Marie-Louise
Summary: Answers many of the questions the author receives from children on writing, including where she gets her ideas, how she learned to draw, and how many books she can write in one day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 818 GAYSimons, Lisa M. B.
Summary: Presents an overview of acrostic poems, including the form's history, elements, and traits and how poets use acrostic poems to express ideas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J811 CHIDolan, Elys
Summary: Have you ever wanted to create your own story--and capture it for posterity? Elys Dolan brings her comic touch to the process by portraying her narrator-self as a friendly worm (it's quicker to draw than a person!). How do you come up with something to write about? Build and flesh out your story? Use color and space effectively? From combining two favorite things to form a story idea to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808 DOLLee, Frank
Summary: This essential guide teaches aspiring comic book writers how to construct an interesting and action-packed plot. Helpful examples and easy-to-follow instruction will allow readers to turn their imaginations into a fantastic comic book.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2012
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Arts LeeSchneider, Christa
Summary: "Learn about makerspaces with Make It Yourself! Comics & Graphic Novels! Young makers will discover what makerspaces are and how to hold maker events. Kids will develop characters, write stories, create graphic novels, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Special techniques and tips help kids make the most of their makerspace experiences. Aligned to Common...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 741.5 SCHDunn, Jessica
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Publisher / Publication Date: Prufrock Press 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808.02 DUNPaulsen, Gary
Summary: The three-time Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet shares the story of his turbulent childhood, his escape into military service and the life-changing impact of an encouraging librarian who handed him his first book.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PAUBodden, Valerie
Summary: "An elementary exploration of images and personification in poetry, introducing similes, metaphors, and haiku as well as poets such as William Carlos Williams. Includes a writing exercise"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808.1 BODBodden, Valerie
Summary: "An elementary exploration of word play and attitude in poetry, introducing puns, stanzas, and limericks as well as poets such as Edward Lear. Includes a writing exercise"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808.1 BODLevine, Gail Carson.
Summary: Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire country, realize a dastardly villain, write an epic love story, or make your characters leap off the page? In this companion to Writing Magic, Gail Carson Levine offers a behind-the-scenes take on writing and teaches you how to become a world-class author. Drawing from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J808.02 LEVScrimger, Richard
Summary: "Interested in writing but don't know how to get started? Love reading and want to know more about how stories are created? Like ridiculous tales about troublesome sisters, peanut butter and steamrollers? Look no further! Esteemed writer Richard Scrimger is here to answer all your burning questions about writing: whether about plot, character, structure, story hooks or commas. (Actually, don't...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Contents: Using your writer's handbook -- Steps in the writing process: Prewriting -- Drafting -- Revising -- Editing and proofreading -- Publishing -- Section 1: Prewriting: Getting started -- Be a list keeper -- Choose a topic -- Start thinking -- Organize your ideas -- Section 2: Drafting: What is a first draft? -- Sample first draft -- Time to write fiction: What is fiction? -- Story pieces -- Time...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Time for Kids Books 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Words TimeRustad, Martha E. H. (Martha Elizabeth Hillman)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 808.02 RUSLeedy, Loreen.
Summary: Provides ideas and simple directions for writing, illustrating, designing, and binding books.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Words LeedyDaynes, Katie
Summary: The creative writer's handbook is divided into sections covering different aspects of the writing process - coming up with ideas, planning, punctuation and grammar - as well as advice on different forms of writing, including stories, blogs, non-fiction and poetry. Throughout, there are helpful tips and suggestions, internet links and quotations from well known authors to illustrate different...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Ltd. 2017
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Summary: Examines the basics of writing a story, from finding a title and beginning the work to completing and revising it.
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Publisher / Publication Date: F. Watts 1995
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 808.3 PHIGutkind, Lee.
Summary: Through writing samples, anecdotes, and exercises, explains how to write nonfiction in an entertaining way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 1996
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 808.02 GUTKunkel, Angela Burke
Summary: "A biography that follows the lives of Robert McCloskey, creator of Make Way for Ducklings, and sculptor Nancy Schön, whose famous bronze ducks grace Boston Public Garden"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 KUNSweet, Melissa
Summary: Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White's personal letters, photos, and family ephermera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon. Readers young and old will be fascinated and inspired by the journalist, New Yorker contributor, and children's book author who loved words his whole life. This authorized tribute, a New York Times bestseller, includes an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WHICoelho, Joseph
Summary: "Everybody has a poem inside them! Writing one is not as hard as you think, you just need to know how to get started. Discover all sorts of ways to write and perform your very own poems, from found poems, to haikus, to tanka poems, to tongue-twisters!" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions 2023
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Summary: "Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry turned into a successful writing career. Learn about the New York Times best-selling author who has received a Newbery Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and many other accolades" -- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024