You (or your kid) can help him decide.Munsch has three outlines for new books. Kids can pick which one they'd most like to see made into a book by clicking on the voting button.
Go to Pick-A-Munsch on Scholastic's website and vote for #1, #2 or #3.
#1 is about a pet rat that escapes; #2 is about a kid who goes ice fishing; and #3 is about a family that lives in a temporarily overcrowded trailer.
You can vote from now until Hallowe'en (Oct. 31) and the book that's chosen will be published in May 2011.
This little voting game is a great way to connect kids to the writing process and help them to understand how a book comes together.
Actually, it's going to help me with a children's book I'm working on. I've been trying to figure out how to do an outline of my book--well, here are three great outlines by one of the most famous and successful children's authors in the world. Great examples of how to sketch out a book outline.
Thanks, Robert! (Er, Mr. Munsch.)
After you're finished voting, put your mouse over the image that says "Which story is in the lead" and you'll see which one's winning at the moment. (Not the one I picked.)
I took this picture when Munsch was at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre doing a presentation and signing autographs. Doesn't it look like he's asking that kid, "Which outline should I develop into a book? Really? That one, you think? That one?" But he's actually just signing an autograph. Psyche!
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What a great idea! I think a lot of authors could do this to get a better idea of what their audience wants. I also imagine that being involved in the story making process should inspire kids to want to read.
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