Write2Ignite's Master Class on Chapter Books

Write2Ignite provides education, inspiration, and encouragement to Christians who write for children and young adults. We do this by offering services and resources, and by creating a positive network consisting of both new and seasoned professionals.

As many of you know, I'm part of the Write2Ignite team. One of the main ways that our organization helps writers is by providing biannual virtual Master Classes.  Our fall class on September 23 features the talented and accomplished author of many Imagination Station books, Marianne Hering who will teach about writing chapter books.

Look at the Master Class schedule and you'll see that each of Marianne's three classes will be followed up by breakout sessions with a W2I team member. Since I'm one of the breakout leaders I had a peek at the worksheets that Kathy O'Neill created--and they're going to lead to lively brainstorming, discussion, and writing!

The class is $69.00 and you register here. Remember, middle or high school students attend at the discounted rate of $49.00.

I'm looking forward to hearing our guest editors' presentations. We'll hear from Laura Derico, Acquisitions Editor at David C. Cook, and Jennifer Lowry, Publisher and Editor at Monarch Books. Both editors said they would be open to W2I submissions after the class. 

In addition to a packed day, we have FOURTEEN books to give away as door prizes!!  Look at this amazing list:

                     By Marianne Hering:

In Fear of the Spear

Trouble on the Orphan Train

Inferno in Tokyo

Madman in Manhattan

Escape to the Hiding Place

Light in the Lions' Den

 

 

By Tim Shoemaker: 

Escape From the Everglades

The Deep End

Every Hidden Thing 

Easy Target  

 

Books published by David C. Cook:

 

The Action Bible Easter: 25 Stories About Jesus' Resurrection

 

Clever Cub Forgives a Friend – by Bob Hartman & Steve Brown 

 

Clever Cub Invites Someone New by Bob Hartman & Steve Brown

 

The Heart Who Wanted To Be Whole by Beth Guckenberger & Irina Mileo

Want to catch a glimpse of Marianne's magnetic personality? Read her post on the W2I blog, "So Why Isn't War and Peace a Chapter Book?"

Come ready to learn, grow, and be challenged. Who knows, there might be a chapter book series at the tip of your fingers! I hope to see you there!

Little Literacy

Congratulations to Deborah Allmand who won, Midnight Without a Moon from last week's blog.

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I'm thankful that each of my five grandchildren's parents are encouraging literacy from an early age. I was on grandma duty last week so allow me to share some pictures and videos I've accumulated over the years. 

At a few days old, Eleanor Edgar was introduced to Sandra Boynton.
Two years later, she's still a fan.

At ten months, Eleanor was "selecting" books.

Now she plays alphabet games with her Mommy,



enjoys independent reading,



and shares books with her dog.

Her cousin Libbie Kasten enjoyed reading DON'T LET THE BEDBUGS BITE by Niki Masse Schoenfeldt in the car.

She memorized favorite books,



and wrote her name in the sand.

My grandson Mason Clark discovered that literacy includes receiving HOW TO CHEER UP DAD signed to him by Fred Kohler,

as well as reading Biscuit, a first reader all by himself.



Caitlin, Libbie's big sister, was extremely proud when she began reading chapter books. She loved the Princess Posey books by Stephanie Greene.

As well as writing her own book.



Caitlin actually told her parents that she hoped to major in reading when she goes to college. Her scientific/math-minded parents raised their eyebrows about that, but she is a girl after my own heart!

My oldest granddaughter, Ebby Clark, is in fourth grade and offered these two book reviews:



I'm delighted that my grandchildren have discovered through The Cousins Club that their Grandma LOVES books!

If you're not tired of videos yet, here is one more that will entertain the favorite toddler in your life:


As a parent or grandparent, how have you encouraged literacy? I'd love to hear your stories!