{"product_id":"the-write-thing-kwame-alexander-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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kwame Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798330923564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shell Education Pub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Kwame Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48089475645695,"sku":"9798330923564","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_74d2adfb-0d9d-46fb-8bb1-b27e82653ed5.jpg?v=1769110490","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-write-thing-kwame-alexander-9798330923564","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}