children's writings

Children in a writing workshop describe the lives of ten young people with special needs, including a boy with fetal alcohol syndrome, a girl with cerebral palsy, and a boy with dyslexia.

The young narrator describes life as an asthmatic, explaining causes and symptoms of asthma, and discussing ways to control the disorder to lead a normal life.

An anthology of essays, poems, short fiction, and art by young American writers and artists, selected from the winners of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Presents an illustrated collection of traditional folk rhymes, some composed by children.

Introduces children to the lives and challenges of endangered species from the perspective of an eleven-year-old author.

First and second graders answer from their perspective a variety of questions such as why cowboys ride horses, why grandmothers have wrinkles, and why children have to go to school.

Second and third graders answer their own questions about health, nature, and science.

A collection of poems by Mattie Stepanek, a boy with muscular dystrophy, on the theme of love, including love from lessons, in creation, through people, amid challenges, and for the future. Includes a foreword by Maya Angelou.

A second-grade class presents arguments for and against pet ownership.

When the puppy Floyd joins the family, Eliza and Isabelle see how Rosie the family dog reacts and learn what it is like having and being a younger sibling.