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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The American Library in Paris
"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
the ultimate guide to writing for students
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+)