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NaNoWriMo

I don't know if you have ever participated in NaNoWriMo. I hadn't until this year. Talk about fast and furious writing! Turning off the Inner Editor is super rough!I participated this year as an educator, as well. Seventy of my students joined the Young Writers Program, and I just had to share tonight. Do you remember the glow you felt when you finished your first book? How you were flushed with excitement that you'd reached your goal?It was amazing to watch and share this with my students. All…See More

Nov 30, 2012

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Rubianna Masa commented on Deborah Herman's group Children's Books and YA

"Congratulations! You have to be super stoked. I look forward to hearing about it."

Jul 20, 2012

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Jun 28, 2012

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Jun 28, 2012

Rubianna Masa replied to jeff herman's discussion ANY NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN KIDS WHO READ AND WHO DON'T? in the group Children's Books and YA

"As a teacher, I notice kids that read are more well spoken and use a broader vocabulary. They also tend to be better writers themselves. In general terms, they tend to have better grades. They are better problem solvers too because they are thinking…"

Jun 27, 2012

Rubianna Masa replied to Haseena Patel's discussion What if your kids are hooked on one author? in the group Children's Books and YA

"Personally, as a reading specialist, I've always believed that any kid can fall in love with reading if you find the right book for them. If they insist on the same author, oh well. They are reading. Eventually they will expand and try…"

Jun 13, 2012

Rubianna Masa replied to Haseena Patel's discussion Your first... in the group Book Lovers

"The Velveteen Rabbit was among the first I fell in love with. I was really little - as young as I can remember. I always loved Twas the Night Before Christmas too. All those magical books! It must be why I write the genre I…"

Apr 23, 2012

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Book Lovers

Readers keep publishing alive. Writers are also notorious bibliophiles. This is a group for those people who can't stand the thought of moving because they have too many books to pack. This is a great place to share your favorite books and to engage in discussion about them. We are always looking for good book recommendations. See More

Apr 23, 2012

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Rubianna Masa commented on Deborah Herman's group Children's Books and YA

"Welcome and thank you Stephen for being the administrator. My children and I all love your books."

Jan 23, 2012

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