Books
Writers who influence me
Thursday, December 31st, 2009I’ll end 2009 with a list of writers who make my world a better place.
Cynthia Lord. Her book Rules is probably the most re-bought and gifted book of my life. It’s about the sister of a boy with autism, and the voice is so great, the story is so wonderful, and the lessons so keen, [...]
The fourth grade critique group
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009I should have asked them sooner.
The fourth-grade class hustled to pack up their bags and sit on the floor around my chair, more motivated than they had been all day.
I hadn’t served as a substitute in ages (although last time had been memorable), but their teacher had taught my daughter, and personally asked for my [...]