Word After Word After Word audiobook

This story was so simple, yet full of wisdom about writing and what it really is. Each one of the children in this story finds their own use for writing word after word after word. And the writer's view of outlines sounds just like me.Favorite quote:"Outlines are silly. Once you write the outline, there's no reason to write the story."

There’s so much to say about this book, I’m not sure where to start. It’s funny to think that I, a writer, am freezing up at writing a review of a book about writers. XD Not everyone will be a novelist, but this book proved that everyone can be a writer ((view spoiler)[even Ms. Cash (hide spoiler)]). While the children in this book learned how to write (in a very organic, fun way, I might add!), I was reminded of why--to treasure current things, remember lost ones, process change and emotions, and understand other people. The children were great characters, each unique and special. Russell ended up being my favorite, but Henry’s parents were beyond adorable. ;) Lucy and her parents had a sweet, refreshing dynamic too. As I mentioned before, Ms. Mirabel had a great teaching style. My favorite part was when she read excerpts of real books aloud in class. How I would love to have a writing teacher like that! :DJust a note, one child expresses resentment over a new sibling, and another’s parents are temporarily separated. Best quote: “You are a very good writer,” said Hen. Ms. Mirabel smiled. “So are you. So are all of you.”Altogether, this is a lovely book. I cried more often than not while reading it.

As always, absolutely beautiful. Patricia MacLachlan has a way of putting a deeper meaning on a book that young readers probably won't pick up on, but it's there for older readers, which I love. Also, no one handles delicate subjects in a child's perspective like divorce, a parent with cancer, etc, with as much tact, and delicacy as Mrs. MacLachlan! Highly recommended!

Such a sweet little book that teaches kids about the power of words. It would be incredible for kids to read this so that they can see just how powerful their words truly are/can be in their own lives and in others lives.

This is the fourth time I have read this little book, which displays in fictional form the lessons about writing given by a well-known writer to a group of children, and how she teaches and pushes them to write and makes them understand and change their lives.

In an author's note at the end of the book, Ms. MacLachlan explains that she wrote this small novel in answer to requests about what it is like to be a writer. She says she appears in the book both as her child-self and as her adult author self. This sweet little book allows us to spend six weeks in a fourth grade classroom while the well-known author, Ms. Mirabel, leads the class in a writing seminar. We see how a little group of five friends responds to Ms. Mirabel's writing assignments and to the flamboyant Ms. Mirabel herself. Each of these children has some sort of problem, countering the notion that childhood is carefree. With Ms. Mirabel's guidance, each is able to use writing to work through the issue. Their regular teacher, Ms. Cash, is the ordinary sort of teacher who wants outlines for writing projects and who requires order. Ms. Mirabel is the artist. I loved the description of her: "Ms. Mirabel had long, troubled hair and a chest that pushed out in front of her like a grocery cart." When the children ask her why she writes, she answers, "I, myself, write to change my life, to make it come out the way I want it to...But other people write for other reasons: to see more closely what it is they are thinking about, what they may be afraid of. Sometimes writers write to solve a problem, to answer their own question...." This slender little novel is packed with insight. Ms. MacLachlan is a true master of her craft.

First thought: These are not the words of 4th graders.But I liked it anyway.Henry, Russell, May, Evie, and Lucy are enjoying classroom visits with an author, Ms. Mirabel, who encourages and inspires student storytelling through writing: You have a story in you.... Words will whisper in your ear.... You will know....What I appreciated about the story: > Lucy's feeling of sadness over her mother's cancer, and her inability to write anything without that sadness creeping in > Russell's optimism and his tender-hearted words about his dog > Henry's love of words > May's irritation over her parents' decision to adopt a baby, even though her family is already large, and her acceptance of John Everett even though he's ugly :) > Evie's attempts to find a new wife for her father, and Sister Sassy Mary Grace :)I thiiiink this might work as a classroom read-aloud and inspiration for student writing. Sometimes our students have to know that they are capable of great things before they attempt great things. Reading this before starting a creative writing unit might encourage students to attempt more than your basic AABB rhyming poems.

Brilliant look at creative writing for kids. I think everyone should keep a journal just to jot down the thoughts as they hit you.. A great way for younger children, tweens and teens to express their feelings and maybe a place where they can release their frustrations in a healthy way. Writing poems can heal the soul and help one find peace in the moment. Poems that they wrote or poems and quotes they found that makes their day. Something to look back at and have fond memories. I also think adults should try this too. Someday it could actually be a keepsake for the family members. Things Dad loved, recipes Mom tried, events that took place, tidbits of vacation memories, newspaper clippings, fun drawings, a made up cartoon, things children said or did... writing or drawing is another great hobby like reading. Also nowadays, writing is about nil with the computers so what a great way for kids to keep the skill...

A cute little book that inspires to write! I really liked the poems in here, especially the last one. My favourite part of the book is maybe these words:"You have a story in there, Lucy," she said, touching my head. "Or a character, a place, a poem, a moment in time. When you find it, you will write it. Word after word after word after word," she whispered".I knew nothing about this book and found it by chance and am glad I did :)"You write to participate... to find out what is going to happen!"🌸 🌸 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖔𝖗𝖊𝖘𝖙 𝕲𝖎𝖗𝖑 𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 𝕓𝕪 𝔸𝕖𝕡𝕡𝕠𝕝 ^_^

Reread Aug. 2012: I will definitely give this book a 4th star. This is a true writer's workshop: allowing the time for students to explore and play with words. The author's note reminded me of the importance of a writer's story. And we are all writers.Oct. 2011: I really love the concept of this book. Everyone has a story. A good read aloud when introducing writer's notebook.

I was expecting something else from this book. Although I enjoyed the short read, I was hoping for more information about working with children who love to read and/or write. I am developing a curriculum for 8-12 year old kids on the love of reading, writing and perhaps illustration.

This was so damn beautiful and honest. It's meant to inspire kiddos to be writers, but I felt inspired right along with them.

When the colorful Ms. Mirabel comes to Miss Cash’s class to teach writing, her students think they do not have a voice of their own. Each student that encounters Ms. Mirabel is enchanted by her cadence of speech, her positivity, her vibrant wardrobe and her way with words. Our protagonists are a group of fourth graders who are the typical sort- overcoming divorce, overcoming sadness, dealing with lots of energy, and dealing with siblings at home. The story is woven together in such a way that we see how Ms. Maribel has inspired each one of the students in that class. In fact, at the end of each chapter, a student shares a poem they wrote signifying what they are going through at the time. Even Miss Cash ends up submitting a poem for Ms. Mirabel to read. “Writing…..is...brave. You are brave.” (pg 114) This sums up this novel for me.It takes a lot of courage to write and have your work be critiqued. These kids gather up their courage and write for Ms. Mirabel because of her positivity and creativity. It inspired me to want to be more like her! She said, “When you find it, you will write it. Word after word after word.” (pg21). Ms. Mirabel reminded me of a teacher I had in the 11th grade, Mrs. Rosen. Mrs. Rosen always said we could do whatever we wanted. She never raised her voice. She seemed to dance around the classroom. When she read to us, the words bounced through our minds like music. She is why I teach today. I recommend this book to 3rd and 4th grade classrooms. But I will read a portion of this to my class when we begin poetry. I want them to know that when you find your voice, there is no stopping that pen on the page.