Writing Back: Authors affirming the next generation of writers

Ward discusses the importance of author interaction with young people. Children's authors are one of the greatest un-tapped resources in literacy education. While they cannot provide the consistency of teaching that a classroom teacher or librarian can give, they remain inspirational, direct pa...

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Published inSchool libraries in Canada Vol. 25; no. 1; p. 41
Main Author Ward, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ontario Canadian School Libraries 01.10.2005
Subjects
Authors
Canada
Correspondence
Creative writing
Doctoral Programs
Educational Assessment
Feedback (Response)
Grade 5
Librarians
Library Personnel
Literacy
Reading promotion
Roles
School children
School librarians
School libraries
Self Esteem
Student Attitudes
Students
Teachers
Writers
Writing
Writing Ability
Canada
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Summary:Ward discusses the importance of author interaction with young people. Children's authors are one of the greatest un-tapped resources in literacy education. While they cannot provide the consistency of teaching that a classroom teacher or librarian can give, they remain inspirational, direct participants as co-educators for the new generation of young writers.
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ISSN:0227-3780