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How to Write a Story - by Kate Messner (Hardcover)

How to Write a Story - by  Kate Messner (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Chronicles the process of becoming a writer, from choosing an idea, creating a problem for your character to resolve, and--finally--coming to the end."--Dust jacket.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The inspiring sequel to the 2015 Parent's Choice Winner, <i>How to Read a Story</i>!</b> <p/>Step 1: Choose an idea for your story. A good one.<br>Step 2: Decide on a setting. Don't be afraid to mix things up.<br>Step 3: Create a heroine--or a hero.<br>Now: <i>Begin</i>. <p/>Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer in this fun follow-up to <i>How to Read a Story</i>, guiding young storytellers through the joys and challenges of the writing process. From choosing an idea, to creating a problem for their character to resolve, to coming to The End, this empowering picture book breaks down the writing process in a dynamic and accessible way, encouraging kids to explore their own creativity--and share their stories with others! <p/>- Perfect for educators, librarians, and parents who are helping children develop early writing and reading skills<br>- Great read-aloud book for preschool- and kindergarten-aged children interested in learning to read<br>- Helps teach Common Core Curriculum skills <p/><b>Young readers who love <i>We Are in a Book</i>!, <i>How Rocket Learned to Read</i>, and <i>Also an Octopus</i> will love the reading and writing lessons and inspiration in <i>How to Write a Story</i>.</b> <p/>- Read-aloud books for kids ages 3-5<br>- Learning to write books for kids<br>- Kindergarten, pre-K creativity books <p/><b>Kate Messner</b> is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been selected as Best Books by the <i>New York Times</i>, Junior Library Guild, Indie Bound, and Bank Street College of Education. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family. <p/><b>Mark Siegel</b> is the author of many graphic novels and children's picture books, including the <i>5 Worlds</i> series, as well as the illustrator of How to Read a Story and the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book <i>To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel</i>. He lives in New York.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>In this complement to <i>How to Read a Story</i> (2015), Messner offers an easy 10-step guide to<p>writing a story. . . . [<i>How to Write a </i>Story] will be a welcome addition to literacy centers and for students who struggle with the question of what to write about.-<b><i>Booklist </i></b></p><br><br>That muse of fire isn't going to ascend all by herself, so Messner and Siegel, in their follow-up to <i>How to Read a Story</i>, walk readers through 10 steps of literary creation, starting with search for an idea and ending with 'share your story.' The exemplar of this process is a brown-skinned girl who seems unstoppable in her determination to commit words to page. . . . Readers new to writing should find this accessible volume a smart choice to get the creative writing juices flowing.-<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br><br>This follow-up to <i>How to Read a Story</i> (2005) shows a child going through the steps of creating a story, from choosing an idea through sharing with friends. . . . [<i>How to Write a Story</i> is a] lovely encouragement to young writers to persist.-<b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Kate Messner</b> is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been selected as Best Books by the <i>New York Times</i>, Junior Library Guild, Indie Bound, and Bank Street College of Education. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family. <p/><b>Mark Siegel</b> is the author of many graphic novels and children's picture books, including the <i>5 Worlds</i> series, as well as the illustrator of How to Read a Story and the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book <i>To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel</i>. He lives in New York.

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