1. Making a Lasting Impression -- An Early Look: Becoming Passionate About Literature. 2. The Camaraderie of Language and Literature. 3. More than Backpacks and Lunchboxes: Exploring Children's Literary Histories. 4. Literature As a Seedbed for Discovering Topics. 5. Inviting Students in on the Search. 6. Listening at the Core. 7. Literature and the Writer's Notebook -- A Later Look: Becoming Passionate About Literary Technique. 8. Moving Toward Closer Study. 9. When Mentors Really Matter. 10. Book Talk That Makes a Difference. 11. One Child's Efforts. 12. Record Keeping and Routines of Conferring. 13. Expanding the Notion of Mini-Lessons -- A Look Ahead: Making It All Possible. 14. Keeping Your Dreams
Summary
Explores the diverse roles literature plays in any writing workshop
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-354)
