Books like What's Your Story? by Marion Dane Bauer

In each kindness, Ms. Albert’s lesson on compassion forces Chloe and her friends to confront their bullying of new student Maya, sparking a heartfelt revelation about friendship and social fairness in a school setting.

After their best friend drowns in a dangerous river they vowed never to enter, Joel must confront guilt and share the tragedy with their parents, exploring friendship, obedience and the repercussions of disobedience.

When a new student arrives, invisible Brian finally finds his place, showing that kindness and teamwork can bring shy children into the light.

After writing more than one hundred books, it still amazes me that I have been lucky enough to spend most of my life doing what I truly love: writing. What makes a writer? The desire to tell a story, a love of language, an eye for detail, practice, practice, practice. How well should you know your characters? Do you need to outline before you write? How important is length? Now Walter Dean Myers, the new National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, walks you through the writing process. Includes: Examples from his writing and reading experiences Walter's six-box and four-box outlines for writing fiction and nonfiction Excerpted pages from Walter's own notebooks An afterword by Ross Workman, Walter's teen coauthor of kick Writing tips from both Walter and Ross Anyone can be a writer, with a little help from Walter Dean Myers!

"Useful tips and writing prompts show young writers how to use images to inspire fiction writing"--Provided by publisher.

A playful rhyming tale where each day assumes a vivid color that reflects its mood, guiding young readers through a spectrum of emotions.

Twelve‑year‑old Anna faces her father’s anger and her parents’ separation, but when she sees a girl seemingly held against her will, she decides to act and protect her new summer home with her grandmother.