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Day 10: Jackie Wellington
Day 10: Jackie Wellington
Originally posted on :
This year, The Brown Bookshelf would like to introduce a new profile — the “Up and Comer.” In this space, we recognize a children’s book creator “who has made a significant contribution to the world of children books before publication.” We’re delighted to welcome educator, activist, and author Jackie Wellingtonas our first Up-and-Comer honoree, and as you’ll see below,…
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Summer School 2014: Get it Write this Summer
Summer School 2014: Get it Write this Summer
jackiewellington21:
I am taking this challenge. What are you doing this summer to hone your writing craft?
Originally posted on Nerdy Chicks Write:
Welcome to Summer School 2014: Building Character
Are you looking for a way to keep writing through the dog days of summer?
Do you want to be inspired by some of the best writers in children’s literature?
Join a fun and fabulous community of people…
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A TRIBUTE TO MAYA ANGELOU, RIP.
A TRIBUTE TO MAYA ANGELOU, RIP.
A TRIBUTE TO MAYA ANGELOU by Jackie Wellington
Maya, you no longer have to be a caged bird, confined in a tiny space, looking out from behind those bars.
Now, your spirit is set free, You can glide towards the moon, sail upon the clouds, and settle in your new home – Heaven.
I became a “Phenomenal Woman” because you said that’s who I am. And I believed you.
I shook hands with a “Freedom…
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Self-Editing Tips: Beginning
jackiewellington21:
I finished a picture book draft in a week. Now I am off to self edit. Here are some tips from Nancy I. Sanders. Thanks for sharing, Nancy :D
Originally posted on Blogzone:
Today and in upcoming posts, we’re going to be talking about practical steps we can take to edit our nonfiction picture book manuscripts.
We’ll be using my Nonfiction Picture Book Self-Editing Checklist. You…
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THE SEVEN CATEGORIES OF NONFICTION WRITING IN KIDLIT
THE SEVEN CATEGORIES OF NONFICTION WRITING IN KIDLIT
As you are aware by now, I am fascinated by nonfiction picture books. From science driven ones (Dianna Aston) to biographical focused ones (Barb Rosenstock, Audrey Vernick, Emily Arnold McCully, et. al.) to historical fiction (Kelly Lyon Starling, Judith St. George, Don Tate, Eve Bunting, et. al.). The text and illustration are so captivating that I cannot stop turning the pages.
The days of the…
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Where are all the black boys? Author Varian Johnson Highlights a Persistent Gap in Children's Literature
Where are all the black boys? Author Varian Johnson Highlights a Persistent Gap in Children’s Literature
jackiewellington21:
I took the Kate Messner’s Challenge. I ordered Varian Johnson’s book from an independent publisher. You should take the challenge too.
Originally posted on Young People's Pavilion:
Ashley Bryan wrote a classic article called the All White World of Children’s Books, in the 1960s. How much have things changed since then? - An answer comes from author Varian Johnson, who…
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ROLLING STONE'S 40 BEST YA NOVEL
ROLLING STONE’S 40 BEST YA NOVEL
Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian – Sherman Alexie
Speak – Laurie Halse Andersen
Naughts and Crosses = Malorie Blackman
Forever – Judy Blume
Shipbreaker – Paolo Bacigalupi
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants – Ann Brashares
Beauty Queens – Libba Bray
The Princess Diaries – Meg Cabot
The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Stephen Chbosky
Gingerbread – Rachel Cohn
The Hunger Games Series –…
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Submit Your Manuscript to our New Voices Award Writing Contest
Submit Your Manuscript to our New Voices Award Writing Contest
jackiewellington21:
I will be the next NEW VOICES AWARD WINNER. I am speaking it into existence :D
Originally posted on the open book:
Summer is rapidly approaching and that means our New Voices Award Writing Contestis now open for submissions! Now in its fourteenth year, the New Voices Award was one of the first (and remains one of the only) writing contests specifically designed to help…
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In the Classroom: Rush Limbaugh's Rush Revere and Other Books About the Pilgrims
In the Classroom: Rush Limbaugh’s Rush Revere and Other Books About the Pilgrims
jackiewellington21:
Very interesting thoughts and perspectives.
Originally posted on educating alice:
My 4th graders culminate a year of immigration studies with a close look at the story of the Mayflower passengers, aka the Pilgrims. I began teaching the unit years ago and have enjoyed finding new material for the children every year. We have a great time reading primary sources like Mourt…
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Nonfiction Picture Book: Your Outline, The End
Nonfiction Picture Book: Your Outline, The End
jackiewellington21:
Did you get a satisfying ending? Check out these books and look at the suggestions by Nancy I. Sanders over at blogzone.
Originally posted on Blogzone:
Now let’s spend time discussing the ending of your manuscript.
We’re going to take a closer look at each of our 3 picture book samples and focus on their endings.
For your own current project, just concentrate on the picture…
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Nonfiction Picture Book: Your Outline, The Middle
Nonfiction Picture Book: Your Outline, The Middle
jackiewellington21:
Mentor Text in the Middle of the Book. This is interesting. :D
Originally posted on Blogzone:
Now let’s spend time discussing the middle of your manuscript.
We’re going to take a closer look at each of our 3 picture book samples and focus on their middles.
For your own current project, just concentrate on the picture book you’ve chosen to follow for your format. But listen…
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Nonfiction Picture Book: Your Outline, The Beginning
Nonfiction Picture Book: Your Outline, The Beginning
jackiewellington21:
I am on this one week journey. I am in the research phase and found this post helpful. Thanks, Nancy :D. I am reblogging for others who want to take this journey with me.
Originally posted on Blogzone:
Now let’s spend time discussing the beginning of your manuscript.
We’re going to take a closer look at each of our 3 picture book samples and focus on their beginnings.
For…
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Picture Book Writing Exercise
Picture Book Writing Exercise
jackiewellington21:
I am joining the Picture Book Celebration. Better late than never :D
Originally posted on Blogzone:
From time to time here on my blog this summer, I’ll be posting various suggestions for writing exercises you can do on your own or with your critique group to help improve your picture book writing skills. If you really want to dive into the world of picture books, you can even…
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This week in writing: Put your money where your shelf is edition
This week in writing: Put your money where your shelf is edition
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#ReadSameReadDifferent
Originally posted on Tracey Baptiste:
The #WeNeedDiverseBooks campaign launched last week and got rousing support on Twitter and Facebook, and the conversation continues. All the talk is good, but it’s important to actually go out and support diverse books with your hard-earned cash.
If you’re interested in buying from indie booksellers. This linkwi…
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NONFICTION ARCHAEOLOGY
Okay, so you know that within the last two months, I have taken three writing courses. This post is spotlighting NONFICTION ARCHAEOLOGY:DIGGING INTO NONFICTION.
This course is 4-weeks long. It is facilitated by Kristen McGill Fulton. The class is designed to write picture books with a specialization in writing nonfiction picture books. I loved this class. This class had all the information…
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CHAPTER BOOK ALCHEMY
For two months, I have taken 3-writing course. I will blog about each of them. They were all so fantastic, amazing, and superb. This post is dedicated to the “Writing Chapter Book Course.”
For the last 5-weeks, I have been taking a CHAPTER BOOK ALCHEMY: WRITING CHAPTER BOOKS course with Dr. Mira Reisberg and author Hillary Homzie. This class is amazing.
I am one of those people who do not…
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