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"The Newbery Award-winning author of Dead End in Norvelt shares advice for how to be the best brilliant writer in this funny and practical creative writing guide perfect for all kids who dream of seeing their name on the spine of a book. With the signature wit and humor that have garnered him legions of fans, Jack Gantos instructs young writers on using their ""writing radar"" to unearth story ideas from their everyday lives. Incorporating his own misadventures as a developing writer, Gantos inspires readers to build confidence and establish good writing habits as they create, revise, and perfect their stories. Pop-out text boxes highlight key tips, alongside Gantos's own illustrations, sample stories, and snippets from his childhood journals. More than just a how-to guide, Writing Radar is a celebration of the power of storytelling and an ode to the characters who--many unwittingly--inspired Gantos's own writing career."

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Praise for Jack Gantos's writing workshops: </p> Fostered a love of reading and writing. Sparked the thought 'I can do this too!' for some of my struggling students. Went straight to the store to get a journal and pen after hearing Jack Gantos! </p> NEVER laughed so hard in my life!! </p> Jack Gantos was amazing--I did not plan on [attending his presentation] at first but am glad I did! I ended up at all three! I enjoyed his mix of enjoying the literature with how I can encourage writers in my classroom in practical ways! </p><i>From Norvelt to Nowhere</i> </p> A hilarious havoc-ridden road trip. --<i>The Bulletin, </i><b> starred review</b></p> Gantos's sequel to his Newbery-winning <i>Dead End in Norvelt</i> offers less history, more murder, and another hefty helping of zaniness. --<i>Publishers Weekly, </i><b>starred review</b></p><i>The Trouble in Me</i> </p> [An] incendiary fictionalized memoir. . . . Abundant style and substance makes this an irresistible cautionary tale. . . . Gantos has won a Newbery Medal, Printz Honor, Sibert Honor, and countless hearts. Readers will want to know how he became one of a kind. --<i>Booklist</i>, <b>starred review</b></p>

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Jack Gantos has written books for people of all ages. His works include Hole in My Life, a Michael L. Printz Honor memoir, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, a National Book Award Finalist, and Dead End in Norvelt, a Newbery Award winner. The seeds for Jack's writing career were planted in sixth grade, when he read his sister's diary and decided he could write better than she could. He began to collect anecdotes he overheard, mostly from eavesdropping outside the teachers' lounge, and later included many of these anecdotes in his books. He now devotes his time to writing books and educational speaking. He lives with his family in Boston, Massachusetts.

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