Inspiration for Writers

Whether you're writing a short story for The American Library in Paris' Young Authors Fiction Festival or writing for pleasure, these books are sure to inspire you and help you out with your writing.
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Great Source Write Away: Student Edition Grade 2 (Write…
"Write Away: A Handbook For Young Writers And Learners" by Dave Kemper, Patrick Sebranek, Ruth Nathan (best for ages 7+)
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"642 Big Things to Write About: Young Writer's Edition" by 826 Valencia
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Brown Girl Dreaming
"Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson: A memoir in verse (ages 8 - adult)
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Look At My Book!: How Kids Can Write & Illustrate Terri…
"Look at My Book: How Kids Can Write & Illustrate Terrific Books" by Loreen Leedy: With the help of some spunky and humorous characters, Loreen Leedy tells kids everything they need to do to become authors & illustrators. (best for ages 6-9)
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Just Write: Here's How!
"Just Write: Here's How" by Walter Dean Myers (2012). What makes a writer? Do you need to outline before you write? How important is length? In this book National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Walter Dean Myers walks you through the writing process. (Best for ages 12+)
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Image & Imagination: Ideas and Inspiration for Teen Writers
"Image & Imagination: Ideas and Inspiration for Teen Writers" by Nick Healy and Kristen McCurry. A repository of story starters with more than 150 photos and writing prompts to inspire young adults to think, dream and create. (Best for ages 12+)
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Twenty-Odd Ducks: Why, Every Punctuation Mark Counts!
"Twenty-Odd Ducks: Why Every Punctuation Mark Counts!" by Lynne Truss & Bonnie Timmons: A story about the importance of punctuation and how punctuation marks can cause big trouble if they're put in the wrong place. (Best for ages 7+)
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Guy-Write: What Every Guy Writer Needs to Know
"Guy-Write: What Every Guy Writer Needs to Know" by Ralph Fletcher (best for ages 9+)
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37 Books Every Creative Person Should Be Reading
"Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within" by Natalie Goldberg (best for ages 12+)
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Write Outside the Lines: a creativity catapult
"Write Outside the Lines: a Creativity Catapult" by Cathy Altman Nocquet: 300 offbeat, original writing exercises that develop creative thinking and offer valuable insights into the writing process.
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Great Source Writer's Express: Student Edition Handbook…
" Writers Express: A Handbook for Young Writers, Thinkers, and Learners" by Dave Kemper, Patrick Sebranek
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Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for St…
"Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students" by Mignon Fogarty (aka Grammar Girl): a great resources for those writers who want help with spelling rules, punctuation and all the nitty-gritty details of writing. (best for ages 12+)
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Hooked on Writing: Ready to Use Writing Process Activities for Grades 4-8
"Hooked on Writing!: Ready-To-Use Writing Process Activities for Grades 4-8" by Carol H. Behrman (best for teachers' use with students)
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The Young Writer's Handbook
"The Young Writer's Handbook" A Practical Guide for the Beginner Who Is Serious About Writing" by Susan Tchudi: the authors encourage oung writers to analyze opinions, record dreams, collect world news, and explore words, expressions and dialog. (best for ages 12+)
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