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            Author At Work

UNIQUE and INSPIRING Author Memoirs for Upper Elementary and Middle School Students in Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grades

Each book offers students valuable, inside
information about writing and the writing
process, the challenges and the rewards of writing from the
perspective of the authors and their work, with rare colorful
pictorial and illustrative glimpses into the private life of each author.

Through rich text, these 64 page, soft cover books reveal how
and why successful authors write. Students gain useful, practical knowledge from examples of the writing process.

Each author emphasizes those aspects most important to him or her.
Some may focus on topic selection, others will dig into drafting, and
other authors might put more energy into revision.  In each case the
reader is provided multiple opportunities to directly apply the author’s
experience to their own writing. 



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        NEW 2007!

  In the Author at Work
  collection of chapter
  books for older readers,
  each author explores the
  act of writing in his or her
  own words.   

  Ralph              Margaret
  Fletcher          Mooney
 
 

   
   
 
 Reflections

Ralph Fletcher is a well-loved author of many valuable books,
including books about how to write in various genres.  His books help
teachers inspire students to become eager and proficient writers;
and his school visits are a celebration of reading and writing. With
Reflections you can have a visit from Ralph Fletcher in book form.

Read the transcript from the online discussion Ralph Fletcher Sept 24-27, 2007

Ralph Fletcher is the author of:      

    Boy Writers:  Reclaiming Their Voices
    Fig Pudding
    Flying Solo

  
 How to Write Your Life Story

A few examples of the great features of this book are shown on
pages 52 and 53 (see this double-page spread. Click image to enlarge.)


On page 28
  Ralph Fletcher --

   * Tells how he uses a notebook to record his inner feelings
      and thoughts
   * And it shows (rather than tells) an authentic example of this

On page 29

   * Addresses the value of recording "sensory impressions,
      odd things that happen, thoughts, dreams, and
      reactions"
   * The text notes the importance of revisiting, self-rejecting,
      and selecting
   * It tells how ideas or jottings can be the source of worth
      while, meaningful writing

 


Reflections  
by Ralph Fletcher   
$8.00    
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From Reflections pages 28-29
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 Essentially M

Margaret E. Mooney is an internationally renowned and
respected educator, author, and editor. Her editing skills have
enabled her to produce a vast array of books for children and
for teachers.
 
Margaret spends many days each year in schools and classrooms
working with students and teachers on the use of books and
strategies for successful reading and writing. She has had a
profound and lasting impact on education. With Essentially M your
students will learn about writing, editing, and revision from the
expert.

Margaret E. Mooney is the author or co-author of:

   A Book is a Present
   A Matter of Balance

   Caught in the Spell of Writing and Reading: Grade 3 and Beyond

 
Text Forms and Features

A few examples of the great features of this book are shown on
pages 52 and 53 (see this double-page spread. Click image to enlarge.)


On page 52
  Margaret E. Mooney --

   * Addresses the importance of writing every day
   * Reveals how she makes this happen by structuring and
      organizing her day/time
   * Tells readers how she, too, a real writer, has to allow for
      intrusion of other demands yet continue to strive to improve

On page 53

   * The picture shows the many and various kinds of books 
      written by the author
   * The text speaks to the challenges of choosing the right words
   * It encourages readers with the message that it's ok if some
      things never get published,  just keep writing and honing
      your skills

 



 
Essentially M
  by Margaret Mooney
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From Essentially M pages 52-53
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