Help! My kid hates writing How to turn struggling students into brave writers

Julie Bogart, 1961-

Book - 2025

"Offers a lifeline to parents whose kids hate writing. Drawing on her homeschooling expertise and popular Brave Writer curriculum, Bogart offers practical advice to help struggling students achieve breakthroughs in writing, explaining the how and why of her philosophy along the way"--

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Subjects
Published
New York, NY : TarcherPerigee [2025]
Language
English
Main Author
Julie Bogart, 1961- (author)
Item Description
"A TarcherPerigee Book."
Physical Description
xxv, 272 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780593713167
  • Writing is hard
  • Power or accuracy?
  • Your kids are already writers
  • Healing the damaged writer in you
  • Good writing is surprising writing
  • From referee to couch
  • Writing Back
  • The joy of messy writing
  • Let your kids clean up their messy writing
  • How writers grow naturally
  • Spelling, punctuation, and grammar
  • Artificial intelligence and writing.
Review by Library Journal Review

This is an engaging and practical guide for parents and educators who are struggling to support reluctant young writers. Known for her award-winning Brave Writer curriculum, Bogart here combines her writing instruction expertise with a relatable approach that speaks directly to the concerns of caregivers. Bogart stresses that writing is not just an academic exercise and shows how to guide children through the often-intimidating process of writing. Through practical exercises and advice, she provides a plan for transforming writing from a dreaded chore into a rewarding activity. Tips range from unlocking creativity through freewriting exercises to reducing the fear of the "red pen" by fostering a growth mindset. Two of the book's greatest strengths are its language and relatable examples, and each chapter is packed with useful strategies and insights, encouraging parents to become effective writing coaches without formal training. VERDICT Bogart's book fills a critical gap in resources for families navigating home education, homework struggles, or general literacy support. The book's broad appeal makes it a valuable resource for parents and educators.--Susan McClellan

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