Author Birthday
Today is author birthday of August Wilson, renowned playwright and 1999 winner of the National Humanities Medal. https://www.neh.gov/about/awards/national-humanities-medals/august-wilson . From…
Writing Prompt
This writing prompt is helped by reading your work aloud.
National Talk Like Shakespeare Day
April 23 is the birthday of William Shakespeare, which we celebrate with National Talk Like Shakespeare Day! Shakespeare used more…
Writing Prompt
Capturing the past is an important literary competence.
National Titanic Remembrance Day
Today, April 15, is National Titanic Remembrance Day. As you struggle to make sure you’ve filed your taxes by the…
Vocabulary
Today’s vocabulary word coincides with today’s celebration of National Scrabble Day! So here’s to the word itself.
Author Birthday
August 12 is the birthday of author Beverly Cleary. As we just celebrated encouraging young writers, we can reach for…
Writing prompt
For writers in the Marianas, this prompt should be easy and familiar! But try branching out to the absurd.
National Encourage a Young Writer Day
Today we get to encourage a young writer. Potential writers are often created in children. Watch the video interview of…