Writing for Kids
Writing Magic by Gail Carson Levine
- The author of many children's books offers advice and activities for young writers in grades 4 to 6. Highly recommended.
Writing to Describe by Jill Jarnow
- Part of a series "Kid's Guide to Nonfiction Writing" aimed at grades 2-4. Passable.
You Can Write a Story by Lisa Bullard; illustrated by Deborah Haley Melmon
- A simplistic look at writing comparing stories to a recipe aimed at grades 2-4. Passable.
How to Write Your Life Story by Ralph Fletcher
- Advice from various writers on writing your own true story.
Keeping a Journal by Trudy Trueit
Poetry Matters by Ralph Fletcher
Show Don't Tell by Josephine Nabisso
Language Arts for Kids
If You Were a Noun by Michael Dahl
- Part of the "Word Fun" series by Picture Window.
Titles to Inspire Creative Writing Projects
Could You Would You by Trudy White
- A book of questions designed to get kids thinking, talking, and writing.
I Love... by Minne
- Inspire kids to create their own "love list."
Taking a Bath With the Dog and Other Things That Make Me Happy by Scott Menchin
Best Time of Day by Eileen Spinelli
The Year I Didn't go to School by Giselle Potter
Mural on Second Avenue by Lilian Moore
On My Block edited by Dana Goldberg
- Write (or draw) about your neighborhood after reading this book that contains multiple neighborhood stories.
Vagabonding by Audra George
- SLJ Review Recommends using as a model for simple creative writing assignments.
The Best Story by Eileen Spinelli
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