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Title:
Leap Write In!
Author:
Karen Benke
Illustrations:
Lora Zorian
Publisher: Roost Books
ISBN: 9781611800159
Review:
Author Karen Benke is not
kidding when she says leap. Page four asks eager learners to leap by having
them finish five starter sentences. Benke doesn’t just want you to do all of
the spilling of words she offers plenty of her own, and other writers too. Many
chapters have a “Your Turn” section which makes the book interactive. For
example: the learner is given a task to complete. It could be finishing
sentences, writing poems or working a maze. Other tasks can be found in the “Story
Starters” or “Drop Deeper” sections in these chapters. Word lists, survey’s,
mini memoirs and more are what learners will find to challenge themselves to
open up their inner writer.
Benke doesn’t want you to
waste time over thinking the writing process. The creative exercises found throughout
the book are designed to make you think in short bursts so you can write down
the first thoughts that come to mind. Cleverly named chapters invite readers to
challenge themselves. For example: Shape-Shifter Adventure, asks readers to
draw a line down the center of a piece of paper and answer a list of questions.
Question one states, “Turn yourself into something that flies or slithers.”
Some samples listed are a noble raven, a black mamba and others. The chapter
called “Anaphora” introduces a Greek word which means to carry up or back.
Readers will tackle poetry. Other chapters show readers how to tap into the
five senses, to call on their muse, and to write early in the morning.
Writers of all ages can
enjoy creating with these wonderful prompts. This is no ordinary or boring
read. Benke’s snappy flowing text is fun and engaging. The back of the book
offers resources, book suggestions and a special exit dedication just for the
reader. This is a must have for any writer.
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