{"product_id":"the-write-thing-kwame-alexanders-guide-for-inspiring-student-writers-second-edition-isbn-9798330923564","title":"The Write Thing: Kwame Alexander’s Guide for Inspiring Student Writers, Second Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eEmpower students with lessons that promote authentic self-expression and a love for writing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Write Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, Newbery Medal–winning author Kwame Alexander shows you how to inspire students and make writing engaging and fun. With this book, you’ll empower students to discover their voices through writing and publishing. By combining creative expression with the real-world experience of producing published works, this resource nurtures confidence, literacy skills, and a sense of ownership in young writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized into three sections—Writing, Publishing, and Presenting—\u003ci\u003eThe Write Thing\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes poetry as an accessible entry point for all. It offers an inspiring look at the practice of writing along with a practical framework that includes more than 25 step-by-step lessons and mini-lessons, student writing samples, and teacher reflections. You’ll also find QR codes linking to online videos—some designed to help educators and others for classroom use with students. With these valuable resources, you can build a writing culture that helps students find their voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Second Edition features guidance on transitioning from writing poetry to other genres, updated research on writing instruction, and advice on the classroom use of AI tools. Part how-to and part inspiration, \u003ci\u003eThe Write Thing\u003c\/i\u003e supports educators in promoting self-expression and a love of writing. This book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes more than 25 step-by-step lessons and mini-lessons\u003c\/b\u003e for different forms of poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures easy-to-use content\u003c\/b\u003e such as Quick Tips, success stories, publishing templates, and videos (via QR codes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProvides guidance\u003c\/b\u003e for engaging reluctant writers and supporting English language learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCenters student publishing\u003c\/b\u003e as a core instructional element to motivate learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Kwame Alexander’s classroom-tested and student-approved workshop model to guide students as they develop creativity, confidence, and a love of writing.\u003c\/p\u003e | The Write Thing is a practical guide for creative writing instruction. Written by Newberry medalist Kwame Alexander, it emphasizes poetry as an accessible entry point for all students, particularly those who may be reluctant to write. Educators will find lessons, tips, and examples to engage students in writing and publishing their work. The Second Edition features guidance on transitioning from poetry to other forms of writing, updated research on writing instruction, and advice on the classroom use of AI tools. Part how-to and part inspiration, The Write Thing supports educators in taking a student-centered approach to writing. | \"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKwame Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet, educator, publisher, Emmy® Award–winning producer and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 45 books, including \u003ci\u003eWhy Fathers Cry at Night\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBlack Star\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Door of No Return;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ vs. K\u003c\/i\u003e, an illustrated novel penned with Jerry Craft; the motivational primer for graduates, creatives and professionals entitled \u003ci\u003eSay Yes; Becoming Muhammad Ali \u003c\/i\u003e(co-authored with James Patterson); and\u003ci\u003e The Undefeated\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor and Caldecott Medal-winning picture book illustrated by Kadir Nelson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKwame is also the executive producer of the Emmy® Award-winning Disney+ TV series \u003ci\u003eThe Crossover, \u003c\/i\u003ebased on his Newbery Medal-winning novel of the same name. The series was produced in partnership with LeBron James’ Springhill Company and Big Sea Entertainment, Kwame’s production company. Big Sea is dedicated to creating innovative, highly original children’s and family entertainment. Other Big Sea projects include \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Rooster: Jazzy Jams\u003c\/i\u003e, a PBS KIDS special and series of shorts based on his beloved children's book, as well as \u003ci\u003eAmerica's Next Great Author\u003c\/i\u003e, a groundbreaking reality TV series for writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe regularly shares his passion for literacy, books and the craft of writing around the world at events such as Aspen Ideas, the Edinburgh Book Festival, and the Global Literacy Symposium in Ghana, where he opened the Barbara E. Alexander Memorial Library and Health Clinic. A recipient of a 2025 NAACP Image Award, Kwame is also the Artistic Director of Literary Arts for the Chautauqua (pronounced shuh-TAH-kwuh) Institution and the founder of the literacy non-profit One Word at a Time.\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shell Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48590857634021,"sku":"NP9798330923564","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_4ba16947-d0f1-4e18-9d1f-7c25c18c5fca.jpg?v=1773950760","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-write-thing-kwame-alexanders-guide-for-inspiring-student-writers-second-edition-isbn-9798330923564","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}