Big Sur Writing Workshop = Big Fun!

Last weekend I had the good fortune of attending the Big Sur Writing Workshop in Cape Cod sponsored by the renowned Andrea Brown Literary Agency.  

If you're not in the know, ABLA's Big Sur Writing Conference is an exclusive workshop for "serious children's book writers" on the cusp of publication.  Along with a picturesque setting at the charming Sea Crest Beach Hotel in North Falmouth, the event centers around hands-on editorial breakout sessions with industry giants made up of authors, agents, and editors.  

The weekend could not have been more enjoyable!  My only regret was not being able to stay and explore the area as Cape Cod and clam pizza 🍕 have always been at the top of my bucket list.   

Many thanks to ABLA and the extraordinary, talented people who made this experience possible! 

Happy Writing!  

Big Sur Writing Conference

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May Literacy Loot

Hey - literacy luminaries!  We're almost there...! Here are a few instructional goodies to finish the year strong (and have a little fun with your students). 

May is a great time to Drop Everything and Read with your students while building a culture of reading. The D.E.A.R. Jumbo Bundle has everything you need for a successful experience, including norms, discussion questions, and fun activities. 

Students need a Brain Break? Leverage learning with the Brain Break Bundle - a must-have for any teacher! 

Celebrate verse and balanced literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening) with the glorious Poetry Jumbo Bundle and Sonnet Writing Bundle for super fun and engaging reading/writing activities. (Students will love the Shakespeare Sonnet Insult Activity)! 

If you want to combine poetry and test prep, check out the TPCASTT Poetry Jumbo Bundle for thirty engaging, high leverage strategy, no-prep lessons! 

Keep your students engaged with the ELA Word Game Jumbo Bundle - including Scattergories, Boggle, Rebus puzzles! No prep and tons of fun. Just project and play. 

Finally, if you need a quick final exam - click HERE! 😀

Happy (almost) Summer!  

With literacy love, 

Kimberly =)

For more instructional goodies and inspo, click HERE!