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Get writing activity ideas, lesson plans, and lists of mentor texts to teach writing — this is a place to support you as you teach your children and students to love writing and to grow as writers.

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Behind the Scenes with Children’s Book Illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky

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Interview with the Authors of Writing Kidlit 102: A Self-Guided Course

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Easy Riddles for Kids

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Easily Write Found Poetry with Kids

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Teach Kids How to Write a List Poem

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Fascinating Interview with Children’s Author Adam Gidwitz

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24 Beautiful Mentor Texts to Teach Word Choice in Writing

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My 23 Favorite Picture Books to Teach Perspective

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Do You Know About Harry Potter Fan Fiction?

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36 Mentor Text Children’s Books to Teach Sensory Description

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21 Good Picture Books to Teach Problem and Solution

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Bookish Gifts for Readers and Writers

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Teach Kids the Days of the Week

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How to Use Wreck This Journal Books to Inspire Creativity

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