Digging Non Fiction
At a time when truth, facts and science are in seemingly short supply, Melissa Stewart's Non Fiction Writers Dig Deep has brought together an eclectic mix of NF authors and a rich collection of essays on research, the unique challenges of informational writing, teaching strategies and activities they use to engage young readers.
Current research indicates that 40 percent of elementary students prefer non-fiction books, and according to Nielson Bookscan, nearly 45 percent of children's books are non-fiction.
Check out my essay featured in this title, Facing Our Past, Healing Our Future, on how my personal history informs the picture book biographies I write featuring people of color and their role in truth, justice and the fight for equity in this country.
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