Instructor

Shana Youngdahl 

Class Type 

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Course Description

In this course, we will explore the world of writing known for middle-grade and young-adult readers (those 8+ and 12+) and write our own creative piece(s) for these audiences. This course is designed to capitalize on what you already know about children’s literature, as well as gain a greater understanding of how to write for young people through reading, discussion, and peer-critique of your own and other students’ work.

This course is required for students completing the YA-MG emphasis.

Textbook

The Magic Words by Cheryl B Klein ISBN: 978-0-393-292244

Students will also select a recommended text from the recommended reading list in The Magic Words for a digital course presentation.