"Students love to write about things that interest them! This helpful book teaches young writers about fiction and non-fiction styles of writing, different text structures, dialogue, similes, and metaphors, and formulating questions. Children are encouraged to write poems, songs, stories, projects, and simple books. They will also learn about the important parts of a book such as front and back covers, title page, contents, glossary, and index"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Non-fiction or fiction? -- Main kinds of writing -- Expository writing -- Descriptive writing -- Narratives are stories -- Write your story! -- Fun with fiction -- Getting creative -- Write a book! -- Journal writing -- Words to know and index -- Notes for adults.