My little random-number-generators worked hard at helping me with the book giveaway. Jack wrote 70+ numbers on tiny pieces of paper, and Gracie helped to fold them up and put them in her cowboy hat. (As an aside, writing on tiny scraps of paper is a good way to give that helper hand, the one whose job it is to stabilize the paper while you write, a good workout... and folding is a great fine motor activity too!)
Jack chose the number corresponding to this lucky comment:
And Gracie chose the number corresponding to this lucky comment:
We can't wait to send our writing care packages off to their new homes!
I have to say, I was blown away with how sincere and inspiring all of the comments were. Did you get a chance to read them? They could make a book in and of themselves. I have gotten so many new ideas from reading your writing memories, and I can't thank everyone enough for sharing them all. I truly recommend, if you have a quiet moment (and maybe a cup of tea), sit down and read through all the wonderful childhood writing moments that were unforgettable to us as adults. It really speaks to how big of an impact we can have on our kids in the writing realm. Amazing!
Thanks again for sharing your stories. I am reading them to my kids, a few at a time, and they are loving them too!
Love the book!
Posted by: michelle | 14 January 2011 at 02:17 PM
Jennifer, your book is an outstanding resource for parents! Thank you! I see why the blogosphere is buzzing. I wrote about it today as well: http://lettersoupblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/letter-love-1-truly-awesome-parent.html
Posted by: Erin @ Letter Soup | 03 February 2011 at 02:15 PM
I just found this blog and think I'm in love!
I fell in love with writing as a kid (Harriet the Spy was definitely a big influence) and pecked out many short stories on my parents' typewriter.
Tomorrow night I teach my first writing class and I suspect many of us who love to write as adults were encouraged as children.
I look forward to more of your ideas to motivate and encourage children to write.
Posted by: 6512 and growing | 07 February 2011 at 10:22 PM
Just found this and love it! Thanks for sharing all your great ideas!
Posted by: Hillary @ Kidscommunicate | 08 February 2011 at 05:35 PM
I bought your book on Amazon and just started reading it. All I have to say is THANK YOU! There's so much information directly applicable to my child, it's amazing. I'm relieved (many of my concerns are addressed in the first pages), motivated, determined and grateful to you for writing this wonderful book!
Posted by: Yelena | 15 February 2011 at 09:17 PM
As soon as I can get a copy of this book I will share it with my homeschool group and on my blog,sounds Awesome. I have five kids under the age of 12 that will really benefit from it. BTY I LOVE your blog...
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