Dr. Robert Maloy, Co-Author of Ways of Writing with Young Kids, who kicks off the writing party with afterschool kids at Marks Meadow School, suggests:

• Throw a writing party
• Act as a catalyst to get writing going
• Use stories and discussions
• Mix up the age groups

Ruth-Ellen Verock O'Loughlin, who oversees writing down kids thoughts about their three-dimensional creatures made from marshmallows and toothpicks at the writing party, wants you to:

• Get kids' hands moving
• Write down kids' stories
• Make original action figures

Dr. Sharon Edwards, who gets kids thinking and writing at the party and every day of her life, recommends you:

• Have conversations about ideas
• Act as a reporter to spark ideas

Josephine and Geena, who enjoy making and publishing documents about their passion for fashion, serve as examples to:

• Look for local writing clubs
• Help kids publish original work

Laurie Joy Haas, Executive Producer of Words that Cook!™ and co-author of Read it Aloud! A parent’s guide to sharing books with young children, gives Honey the Cookie-Bookie Bear the tools to help demonstrate creating a young child's original sticker art book making these points:

• Start with art around stickers
• Write down what's happening
• Read original books over and over

Matt Broman, whose daughter is extremely active, finds they can:

• Have fun with silly words
• Play with words on the computer

Author/Illustrator Judith Moffatt demonstrates how her passion for art and paper grew into a career. She suggests you:

• Collect interesting materials for art projects
• Remember, nonfiction books are great for kids
• Look for unique books
• Find and name objects in pictures
• Mix arts and crafts with reading
• Read directions with children
• Select age-appropriate books
• Help children be original
• Assist, but don't take over

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