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Awakening Curiosity – writing science for children

Read my tips about science writing for children in the latest edition (Winter 2015) of The New Zealand Author. In Awakening Curiosity: writing science for children I discuss 4 science education research-based principles that I apply to my writing and 2 tips for writers of non-fiction from my publishing experience.

 

Gillian Candler June 18, 2015 Children's books, Non-fiction books, Schools
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What I’m Reading

Gillian's books

Latin for Bird Lovers
0 of 5 stars
Latin for Bird Lovers
by Roger Lederer
Kruso
0 of 5 stars
Kruso
by Lutz Seiler
Family Matters
5 of 5 stars
Family Matters
by Rohinton Mistry
Paradise Saved
0 of 5 stars
Paradise Saved
by Dave Butler
This book tackles a huge topic, telling the story of wildlife sanctuaries in New Zealand. It is partly a listing of sanctuary projects (although there are some community projects that don't make it in), and partly advice to conservation ...
Wetlands of New Zealand
0 of 5 stars
Wetlands of New Zealand
by Janet Hunt

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    January 13, 2018
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    December 3, 2017
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    November 22, 2017
  • Nature Heroine – writer Sheila Natusch

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    October 26, 2017
  • About Illustrating – Link to Interview with Ned Barraud

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Recent Posts

  • Nature Writing – Making Zines

    Nature Writing – Making Zines

    January 13, 2018
  • 3 (Updated) Top Tips on Writing Children’s Books

    3 (Updated) Top Tips on Writing Children’s Books

    December 3, 2017
  • Writers in Schools – book now for 2018!

    Writers in Schools – book now for 2018!

    November 22, 2017
  • Nature Heroine – writer Sheila Natusch

    Nature Heroine – writer Sheila Natusch

    October 26, 2017
  • About Illustrating – Link to Interview with Ned Barraud

    About Illustrating – Link to Interview with Ned Barraud

    October 12, 2017
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