You may have been wondering what this "NaNoWriMo" business posted around the Learning Commons is all about... well, it's pronounced "nano-rhyme-o" and it's an abbreviation for National Novel Writing Month! Happy November, or NaNoWriMo! What is NaNoWriMo? It's a community of writers who gather for one month [November] to write as many words as they can and in 30 days produce a full novel. Sound crazy? It is! But it's also a great way to connect with other writers and to focus all your creative energy toward one complete product. The full NaNoWriMo program pushes writers to write 50,000 words, but the NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program gives student age writers the opportunity to set attainable word count goals that allow for obligations like oh, school, extracurriculars and a social life, on the side. But don't take my word for it! Listen to a young NaNo writer below speak about what it is and why she participates (also I want her book shelf full of YA goodness!) Thank you YouTube user TheReadingFox for the inspiration!
A big part of NaNoWriMo is the social media, forum community and pep talk inspiration. NaNo is not just for amateur writers either... many bestselling published authors have taken on the competition to challenge themselves, including Maggie Stiefvater and John Green. I highly recommend any students interested in writing to take the plunge and write! Visit the Official NaNoWriMo Twitter feed for daily (or more like hourly) motivation, especially reminder to stop editing and start writing. NaNos, we have books and sites to support your writing journey , and you will have all of GMS cheering you on! Ms. McCall
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Ms. McCall Have you ever seen or heard a favorite author in person? How about a whole panel of them? Here's your chance! Take a look at the middle grade and young adult authors that will be presenting at this year's Boston Book Festival on Saturday, October 25th. Guess who the keynote speaker is, performing for a crowd of likely thousands of kids, families, and book lovers from all over?! And for free at the gorgeous Trinity Church, a national landmark, located across from the Boston Public Library! I really think that all Riordan-loving readers out there should try to get to this event. And early! He's certainly the biggest name in children's literature that will be featured at the BBF, but many other children's and YA authors featured will sit on panels answering guests' questions and having discussions. I highly suggest attending the Boston Book Festival with your family and finding an event (or two or three...) that everyone might like.
More info and all middle grade and young adult literature authors that will be present are below. |