Helping Young Readers Fall in Love with Books

Presented by: James R. Hannibal | Jane Suen | Kimberly Dana | Lynn Slaughter | Sheila Sobel

Categories: Children | Suspense | Tweens

James R. Hannibal, Jane Suen, Kimberly Dana, Lynn Slaughter, and Sheila Sobel explore the craft of writing for readers ages 9 to 12. They discuss voice, theme, and the importance of sparking curiosity and imagination during this formative stage of reading development.

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