Shell Education 9798330923564 Pub Date: 7/14/2026 $36.99 Trade Paperback 216 Pages full-color Carton Qty: 32 Grades K to 12 Education / Teaching EDU029080 Related Products Previous Editions The Write Thing 9781493888429 $36.99 Ebooks 9798330923571 9798330923588 The Write Thing(2nd Edition) Kwame Alexander’s Guide for Inspiring Student Writers, Second Edition Kwame Alexander Key Selling Points Built on Kwame Alexander's acclaimed author platform and classroom success, leveraging the Newbery Medal-winning writer's proven workshop model to inspire students and teachers alike. Empowers authentic student self-expression through 25+ step-by-step poetry and writing lessons, with accessible entry points, teacher reflections, student samples, and QR-linked videos to support engaging, joyful writing instruction. Centers student publishing to build confidence, literacy skills, and ownership, with practical templates, strategies for reluctant writers and English learners, and new guidance on expanding from poetry to other genres and integrating AI tools. The Write Thing is a practical guide for creative writing instruction. Written by Newberry medalist Kwame Alexander, it emphasizes poetry as an accessible entry point for all students, particularly those who may be reluctant to write. Educators will find lessons, tips, and examples to engage students in writing and publishing their work. The Second Edition features guidance on transitioning from poetry to other forms of writing, updated research on writing instruction, and advice on the classroom use of AI tools. Part how-to and part inspiration, The Write Thing supports educators in taking a student-centered approach to writing. Summary Empower students with lessons that promote authentic self-expression and a love for writing In The Write Thing, 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. Organized into three sections—Writing, Publishing, and Presenting—The Write Thing 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. This Second Edition features guidance on expanding beyond poetry to other genres; new approaches, success stories, and tips from experts; and Share Your Story writing ideas for today’s classrooms. Part how-to and part inspiration, The Write Thing supports educators in promoting self-expression and a love of writing. This book: Includes more than 25 step-by-step lessons and mini-lessons for different forms of poetry Features easy-to-use content such as Quick Tips, success stories, publishing templates, and videos (via QR codes) Provides guidance for engaging reluctant writers and supporting English language learners Centers student publishing as a core instructional element to motivate learners Use Kwame Alexander’s classroom-tested and student-approved workshop model to guide students as they develop creativity, confidence, and a love of writing. TCM FSP Shell and CUB 2026 Titles
