Why I Write Narrative Nonfiction by Kirsten W. Larson
Today we continue the series in which award-winning nonfiction authors discuss the joys and challenges of writing narrative nonfiction and expository nonfiction with an essay by Kirsten W. Larson. Thank you, Kirsten. I love underdogs. Real people who defy expectations—both their own and society’s—and everyday heroes who change the world. And I adore inspiring students to […]
Why I Write Expository Nonfiction by Traci Sorell
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we continue the series in which award-winning nonfiction authors compare the joys and challenges of writing narrative nonfiction and expository nonfiction with an essay by Traci Sorell. Traci has generously offered to giveaway a copy of 5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children’s Books, which I co-wrote […]
Why I Write Narrative Nonfiction by Nancy Churnin
Today we continue the series in which award-winning nonfiction authors discuss the joys and challenges of writing narrative nonfiction and expository nonfiction with an essay by Nancy Churnin. Thank you, Nancy. It’s a thrill for me to see a child get to the end of the book, turn to the back matter, and gasp when they […]
Why I Write Expository Nonfiction by Marcie Flinchum Atkins
Today we continue the series in which award-winning nonfiction authors discuss the joys and challenges of writing narrative nonfiction and expository nonfiction with an essay by Marcie Flinchum Atkins. Thank you, Marcie. I am endlessly fascinated with the world. I often see things with a poet’s eye and compose poems in my head. Sometimes, I follow […]
Why I Write Narrative Nonfiction by Deborah Hopkinson
Today we continue the series in which award-winning nonfiction authors discuss the joys and challenges of writing narrative nonfiction and expository nonfiction with an essay by Deborah Hopkinson. Thank you, Deborah. As soon as I read about it, I knew young readers would be riveted. The year: 1347. The scene: a stone fort on the Black […]
Why I Write Expository Nonfiction
If you’re like most educators, you’ve probably heard the terms narrative nonfiction and expository nonfiction, but you might not be completely clear about the difference between these two writing styles. Both are meticulously researched and fully faithful to the facts, but they present ideas and information differently. Narrative nonfiction tells a story or conveys an experience, […]
Narrative Nonfiction Is 100% Verifiable
During a recent discussion on social media, I realized that some educators seem to be confused about the meaning of the term “narrative nonfiction.” First and foremost, narrative nonfiction is meticulously researched and every single fact and idea is true. In other words, the information presented in the text is 100 percent verifiable. Period. The […]
Resources for Educators: Adding Photos to a Nonfiction Report
More and more, teachers are requesting educational resources that go beyond traditional teachers guides and activity sheets. So while I do still have those kinds of materials on my website, I’m also offering resources that delve deeply into the nonfiction reading and writing process from an author’s point of view. Some of these resources focus […]
Resources for Educators: Narrative vs. Expository Writing Styles
More and more, teachers are requesting educational resources that go beyond traditional teachers guides and activity sheets. So while I do still have those kinds of materials on my website, I’m also offering resources that delve deeply into the nonfiction reading and writing process from an author’s point of view. Some of these resources focus […]
Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year
Social media. Some people love it. Some people hate it. And some people have mixed feelings. Sure, it can be a time suck, but it’s also a powerful tool for sharing ideas. I’ve learned so much from blog posts written by educators, Twitter conversations with teachers and librarians, and discussions within Facebook groups focused on […]