Clare Vanderpool
Winner of the 2011 Newbery Medal for her debut novel Moon Over Manifest, Clare Vanderpool burst onto the children's literary scene with her heartfelt novel that has enchanted readers of all ages. Read Full BiographyBooks by Clare Vanderpool:
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“Clare Vanderpool deftly rows this complex, inventive novel — her most recent since her Newbery-winning ‘Moon Over Manifest’ — to a tender, surprising and wholly satisfying ending.” – The Washington Post
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The Three R's—Writing, Research, and Revision
Many people want to write a book but don't know how to start… or finish. This presentation will offer an introduction to three important elements of writing, research, and revision.
Moon Over Manifest—The Story behind the Story
A powerpoint presentation showing how family photographs, newspaper articles, historical research, and a lot of daydreaming played a part in the writing of Moon Over Manifest.
Where Craft and Creativity Meet: Breathing life into the bones of a story
A good story involves blending craft and creativity – technique and imagination. This presentation will focus on the importance of both and how to blend them together to create a compelling and interesting story.
Writing from Memory: How recollection informs and nourishes writing.
Writers all draw from memory that includes observation, experience, and emotion. This presentation provides a look into how memory informs and nourishes writing.
