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Workshop
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Date: October
4–October 7, 2007
Arrive Thursday October 4, at 3:00 PM for a tour of
HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN® and Boyds Mills Press.
Depart Sunday, October 7, after lunch.
Designed For: Writers who want to learn
to write high-interest books for reluctant readers.
Workshop Tuition: $895
Maximum Capacity: 14 participants
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WORKSHOP FOCUS
Discover the excitement of writing high-interest books for
reluctant readers and learn from an author with passion, experience,
and expertise. Drawing on her own teaching experience as well
as the latest findings from the International Reading Association
and leading authorities on literacy, the workshop leader will
introduce participants to popular books that motivate reluctant
readers and share her best-selling techniques for creating
books kids can’t put down.
You'll learn how to
- include adventure, humor, and suspense in your writing;
- create likeable characters reluctant readers can’t
resist;
- make a story something a reluctant reader would choose;
and
- draw a reluctant reader into a story.
This workshop will include
- readings from various reluctant readers,
- writing activities,
- one-on-one reviews,
- group critiques, plus
- time to work alone.
Participants are welcome to submit for critique, in advance,
a piece of writing no more than five pages.
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Workshop
Leader |
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Debbie Dadey
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Debbie
Dadey
With over 34 million copies sold, the popularity of Debbie’s
books with reluctant readers is well-established. Her series
include The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, The Bailey
City Monsters, Swamp Monster in Third Grade, The Slime Wars,
Ghostville Elementary, Barkley’s School for Dogs, Triplet
Trouble, and Marty and Bobby. She has also written eight single
title books, including Cherokee Sister, The Worst
Name in Third Grade, Whistler’s Hollow,
and King of the Kooties. Debbie's newest series is
The Bailey School Kids Junior Chapter books. Read more about
Debbie at www.debbiedadey.com.
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