Realistic Fiction Shindig

This morning I was invited with other honored guests to read realistic fiction pieces in 1R. It is truly amazing what these young authors have accomplished. I think too often young writers are looked at only as an age or grade level, as opposed to what they really are- budding authors that can reach amazing goals. I was remarking to one student how her use of conflict resolution was very comprehensive, and stopped to ask her if she knew what I meant. “Of course, Mrs. Mac”, she answered. “All stories need to have a problem and a solution. I wrote mine with a solution that I had to use when I had a problem sharing with my friends, so that’s why I could include a lot of detail.” Watch out publishing world….. we have some bestselling authors coming your way!