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Writing and sharing fiction allows adolescents to glimpse other lives The current curricular emphasis on analytical writing can make it feel risky to teach creative writing in ELA classrooms. But the opportunity to write fiction in school opens many doors for young people: doors the author argues are critical to the development of our students, our education system, and even our democracy. This book will delight English teachers weary of focusing relentlessly on argument and information writing. Veteran teacher Ariel Sacks vividly describes the many academic, social-emotional, and community-building advantages of teaching imaginative writing in the classroom, not least of which is the impact it has on equity for marginalized students. Her book is a teacher-to-teacher text that folds in detailed, practical guidance about how to design lessons and meet standards, while presenting a powerful central argument: that the writing of fiction should be treated not as a luxury for some, but as a center of the English curriculum for all students.

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Ariel Sacks has been an ELA teacher leader for over two decades, and is the author of several books for literacy educators. She lives in New York City. Jen Jayden is a singer, songwriter, narrator, music producer, and actress based in Los Angeles. She holds a degree in music theater from Elon University. Prior to the pandemic, Jen spent the vast majority of two decades touring the world as a singer and headliner on cruise ships with her self created, self produced classic rock show that is one part rock concert, meets one part TED talk. She has been very blessed to have toured every continent. Her extensive work in live theater, improv, and songwriting have given her the agility and skill to embrace each character and story with vision and passion and bring it to life. She brings a wide range of theatrical experience and skill, paired with dynamic delivery as well as producer and recording engineering capabilities. As a narrator, her voice has been described as warm, genuine, engaging, inspirational, humorous, and relatable. Jen's favorite genres to narrate include rom com, mystery and suspense, thriller, YA, children's, and LGBTQ fiction. She equally loves voicing self-help and motivational literature that empower young adults and women. Diving into the vulnerability of characters is one of her favorite places to be, because she knows from her own personal experience, that behind every edgy and empowered personality, is that part of us that has secrets, fears and a unique authenticity waiting to be unlocked . . . and that is where the magic in all of us lies. In Jen's spare time, she loves to cook and is a fitness enthusiast, embracing nature every chance she gets. She has a professional, acoustically treated studio in Los Angeles and is available for session work via her home studio or in person throughout Los Angeles. Her longstanding career in the entertainment world is certainly backed by her voracious drive and work ethic, as well as her care and genuine relationships fostered over the years.

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