Nonfiction Writers Dig Deep:

50 Award-Winning Children’s Book Authors Share the Secret of Engaging Writing

Edited by Melissa Stewart (and including an essay by Sarah!)

In this book edited by Melissa Stewart, some of today’s most celebrated writers for children share essays that describe a critical part of the informational writing process that is often left out of classroom instruction. 

In addition to essays from mentor authors, Nonfiction Writers Dig Deep includes a wide range of tips, tools, teaching strategies, and activity ideas to help students (1) choose a topic, (2) focus that topic by identifying a core idea, theme, or concept, and (3) analyze their research to find a personal connection. By adding a piece of themselves to their drafts, students will learn to craft rich, unique prose. 

For educators of grades 4 to 8

Softcover: 190 pages
Publisher: National Council of Teachers of English (2020)

ISBN: 978-0-81413-352-1