The Young Writers' Club ©
Nellie Bly's Beat - In Search of the Great Writers
| Join the world famous investigative reporter on her adventures in search of Rudyard Kipling, Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Beatrix Potter, Phillis Wheatley, Washington Irving, Henry Longfellow, Emily Dickinson, Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, and Nellie Bly. These historical role models provide an exciting way to learn about writing. A collection of 12 fictional letters that touch the heart and mind are written by authors from different times and cultures. Enjoy a sample from the chapter on RUDYARD KIPLING, How the Writer got His Words. Come on a "house tour", read a letter from Kipling, and a return letter from Jake. |
| My Own Newspaper Discover Nellie Bly's Top Ten Writing Tips. Design your own newspaper including a feature story, personal interview, book review, weather report, and cartoon. Enjoy reading Priyanka's news article. Publishing Today Examine magazines and newspapers from an author's point of view. Learn what editor's are looking for and submit your stories, letters, and poems for possible publication. Read Amazing Alligators and Memories of Prohibition written by middle grade students. Discover other ways to see your writing "in print." |
| Step back in time and discover what a slave, a general, and a poet have in common. This play for middle grade students celebrates Black History Month in March and National Poetry Month in April while focusing on American history all year. The 50 minute play lends itself to students, professionals, or a combination of both in the cast. A short video clip of students performing this play is available for viewing on the subsequent page. |