Hearing a lion’s earsplitting roar is enough to make anyone shake!
Lions are famous for their deep, powerful roars. Other big cats like tigers, jaguars and leopards can roar, but not as loud as a lion. A lion’s roar is … Read More
How to Use Visual Writing Prompts in Your Class.
Using visual writing prompts in your classroom will inspire your students to dig deep and come up with new and imaginative stories. But- the image you use is important if you … Read More
Illustrations of animals are a great way to encourage students to write.
There are so many ways to use writing prompts in class- why not use animals? The added benefit of using animals is that the writing may be fantasy, … Read More
I’ve found two awesome websites for teachers that focus on creative writing… First, JournalBuddies run by Jill Schoenberg.
It’s an amazing website filled with over 10,000 writing ideas and journal prompts for kids, young writers, and people of all ages. … Read More
We all like to be recognized- particularly when we work hard. It’s even better when that recognition comes from professional illustrators, AND your work is compared to that of Chris Van Allsburg!
Recently I was awarded Honorable Mention in a … Read More
This year, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators ended the Tomie DePaolo award and replaced it with the Narrative Art Award. The rules are simple- you submit three illustrations that convey a cohesive story in the theme of … Read More
I came across corndogart and immediately fell in love with the artwork and the possibilities that the images held.
I was honored to have my art chosen and used by the Young Writers Institute‘ in PA. M. E. Shenefiel is … Read More
What if the Big Bad Wolf was framed?
Twisted or “fractured” fairy tales are old, familiar fairy tales told with a twist. They challenge us to ask “what if”, through words and images. Writing and illustrating fractured fairy tales gives … Read More
Teaching students to make inferences is a core component of thinking critically. Using visual writing prompts encourages students to think divergently, and when given time to look and think about the image, students partake in debate about the meaning of … Read More
Looking for something to write about? Use my illustration, Vegetable Medley, to inspire your next story!
Use the following written story starters and incorporate one or more into your next amazing tale:
