Praise For…
"In this complement to
How to Read a Story (2015), Messner offers an easy 10-step guide to
writing a story. . . . [How to Write a Story] will be a welcome addition to literacy centers and for students who struggle with the question of what to write about."-Booklist
"That muse of fire isn't going to ascend all by herself, so Messner and Siegel, in their follow-up to
How to Read a Story, 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."-
Publishers Weekly"In this complement to
How to Read a Story (2015), Messner offers an easy 10-step guide to
writing a story. . . . [How to Write a Story] will be a welcome addition to literacy centers and for students who struggle with the question of what to write about."-Booklist
"That muse of fire isn't going to ascend all by herself, so Messner and Siegel, in their follow-up to
How to Read a Story, 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."-
Publishers Weekly"This follow-up to
How to Read a Story (2005) shows a child going through the steps of creating a story, from choosing an idea through sharing with friends. . . . [
How to Write a Story is a] lovely encouragement to young writers to persist."-
Kirkus Reviews"This follow-up to
How to Read a Story (2005) shows a child going through the steps of creating a story, from choosing an idea through sharing with friends. . . . [
How to Write a Story is a] lovely encouragement to young writers to persist."-
Kirkus Reviews