This tool provides a fun and useful way to explore a variety of topics such as a character in a book, a person or place from history, or even a physical object. An excellent tool to for summarizing or as a prewriting exercise for original stories.

This online tool enables students to learn about and write diamante poems.

This online tool enables students to learn about and write acrostic poems. Elements of the writing process are also included.

Formerly known as Shape Poems, this online tool allows elementary students to write poems in various shapes.

Tune in to hear about an array of nonfiction books on teen sexuality – some about the mechanics of sex, some about the media and body image, some written by teens themselves. You'll hear about books for older as well as younger readers, boys as well as girls, gay teens as well as those who are straight or questioning.

Tune in to hear how Coe Booth worked through the challenges of writing Bronxwood, how she makes sense of her characters' actions, and how her books challenge readers to develop critical social consciousness.

In this episode, you'll hear about creative retellings in a variety of genres and forms, including biographies, short story anthologies, verse novels, and picture books.

In honor of National Poetry Month in April, tune in for recommendations of a variety of poetry books for teens.

Tune in to hear Sara Zarr discuss religious faith and some of the thinking behind her newest novel, Once Was Lost.

In this episode, you'll hear about what goes on behind the scenes in audiobook production. You'll also hear samples from an array of distinguished audio titles including YA classics as well as newer works of contemporary realistic fiction, dystopian fiction, historical fiction, and novels written in verse.