Tag: The Power of Story
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The Power of Story
Sometimes I get a letter from a reader that reminds me what this crazy effort to write books is all about. Stories are powerful. By allowing us a glimpse into the truth of another life, we can better see our own. From my reader: “Nobody realizes the bad plots in their life story until they…
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How to Read a Novel
One of the students in my Fiction for Young Readers class asked what she should focus on when she’s reading the novels I assigned. First of all, I read for enjoyment, of course; but I do analyze books as I read, and I do it on two basic levels. Think of a house. You’ve got…
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Tinker, Tiger, Robot, Spy: Wearing Masks, Children Can Do and Be Anything
Enjoy this article about making and using masks with children: “Tinker, Tiger, Robot, Spy: Wearing Masks, Children Can Do and Be Anything” by Mary Amato, Mothering Magazine.