It's time for I Love to Write Day again. This teaches children about writing and hopefully gives them a spark to write on their own. Even though I home-school, I am a huge fan of this program. Author John Riddle created this day to have ALL people practice their writing skills.
This is taken from the site:
The World’s Biggest Party For Writers
November 15, 2009 will mark the eighth I Love To Write Day, a grassroots effort to have people of all ages practice their writing skills. Created by Delaware author John Riddle, I Love To Write Day is an opportunity for people of all ages to write something: a poem, an essay, a letter to the editor, a short story, start a novel, finish a novel the possibilities are endless! On the first I Love To Write Day, 11,328 schools all across the country held special writing events and activities. Last year, we signed up over 20,000 schools. This year our goal is to have an I Love To Write Day program in over 25,000 schools. Please help us spread the word: tell schools, libraries and bookstores in your community about I Love To Write Day. You can read more about I Love To Write Day and learn how to register (it’s free!) by reading the Media Kit.
So let's spread the word writers. :)
Here's the link.
Oh, thank you for the news. I hadn't heard of I Love to Write day. I'll try to help spread the word.
ReplyDeleteWell now, that's a cool writerly happening!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information Robyn, this is news worth sharing!
ReplyDeleteHappy writing...
Thanks Linda. It really is a great thing. Let's help shape new writers. :)
ReplyDeleteAngie, It is a cool writerly happening. Well put pal! :)
ReplyDeleteTamika, Please do share. With everyone in your neck of the woods! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty cool. I've never heard of this... :-)
ReplyDeleteCool, right in the middle of NaNoWriMo. Perfect timing for us writers!
ReplyDeleteJessica, spread the word to your libraries and schools. :)
ReplyDeleteEileen, It is really cool isn't it? :) Inspire a kid to write, great stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this. I think I'll mention it to my son's librarian. I don't think his school participates. He likes to write things, which is odd because he doesn't like to read. Go figure!
ReplyDeleteSusan, yes please mention it. And it's good that he loves to write. The reading part will come. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's cool. I've never heard of this! I'll mention it to my daughter and maybe she can tell her teacher, too!
ReplyDeleteCindy, thanks. It is very cool. Getting kids interested in writing. Very cool. :) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this before but it's a brilliant idea. Getting children writing will do wonders. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Lou! Good to see you. :) And yes it will do wonders. Those are the writers of tomorrow.:)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this, but I love the concept! Marking my calendar!
ReplyDeleteJill, I love this idea too. :) Pencil it in.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cause!
ReplyDeleteYup BJ! A great one. :)
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