Last project: children's literature.
While we have ventured into several different writing areas, we have not ventured into children's lit. Considering the direction of some of our writing, that is no small surprise. However, for this last project, I'd like you to research the following, sample the texts, and form some ideas you are willing to try for children's literature.
* Shel Silverstein, Dr. Seuss--what inspired them?
* Judy Blume--what did she write? How has her work been used throughout the years?
* Peggy Bacon--how does she capture the culture of her era? How much does her book, The Ghost of Opalina, sell for on Ebay?
* Research children's books by celebrity authors--Madonna, TV hosts, etc. What do they write about?
* If you were to write a children's book, what need would it serve? What approach would you use to send that message/address the need?
Manifesto
30 Points As you refine your manifesto for possible publication, consider the following:
b) Are your values clear? Are there actual examples of behaviors that might reflect those values?
c) Is there a clear prescription for how one should live or think according to the objective you have chosen?
d) Poetic elements! How have you made use of the following?
--arrangement
--figurative language
--symbolism
--other poetic devices
This assignment is particularly challenging, since you are creating a document that should read like a poem. Feel free to re-examine the samples from yesterday's website, and consider Jessica's sample as well.
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