Writing (Career Ideas for Kids)

Provides activities to uncover individual traits and abilities, information about careers in writing, description of career planning resources, explanations for personal roadmaps, and profiles of individuals with writing careers.

Grade 5-9-A look at 15 alphabetically arranged writing careers ranging from advertising copywriter to talk show producer. For each choice, there is an introduction to the profession; an exercise to see if it is suitable for the reader; addresses, phone numbers, and Internet sites of related organizations; suggested readings; and a profile of someone working in the field. This book is loaded with good information that acts like a road map for children who want to know what classes and experiences would be most helpful in order to pursue a career that interests them. It also is a good source for career/community worker assignments.
Barb Lawler, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA
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