Writer's Toolbox: Learn How to Write Letters, Fairy Tales, Scary Stories, Journals, Poems, and Reports

Loewen, Nancy

ISBN 10: 1404859055 / ISBN 13: 9781404859050

Published by Picture Window Books, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Writer's Toolbox: Learn How to Write Letters, Fairy Tales, Scary Stories, Journals, Poems, and Reports
• Publisher: Picture Window Books
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1404859055
• ISBN 13: 9781404859050
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Lyles, Christopher; Beacon, Dawn; Ouren, Todd
• Condition: like_new

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Synopsis

Turn readers into writers. Using a single or small number of genre-specific works, this new series explores the tools all beginning writers need. Each title includes a review list of key concepts, at least four exercises for getting started, and numerous writing tips.

About the Author

Nancy Loewen grew up on a farm in southwestern Minnesota, surrounded by library books and cats. She's published more than 140 books for children and young adults. The LAST Day of Kindergarten and Four to the Pole (co-authored with polar explorer Ann Bancroft) were Minnesota Book Award finalists. Her Writer's Toolbox series received a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers. Nancy has also received awards from The American Library Association, the New York Public Library, and the Society of School Librarians International. Nancy lives in St. Paul and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. She likes to read, cook, take long walks, and photograph oddities from thrift stores. Please visit her website at nancyloewen.net.<br /><br />Illustrator Dawn Beacon lives with her husband and son in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. During the winter months she loves snowboarding with her family at their local resorts, while summertime finds her biking and gardening. Inspiration for her artwork is found directly out her back door with the abundance of wildlife and breathtaking views of the Vail Valley. Visit Dawn Beacon online at www.dawnbeacon.com.