From Striving to Thriving Writers: Strategies That Jump-Start Writing

Renowned literacy expert Stephanie Harvey teams up with authors and writing consultants Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger to introduce short writing scaffolds to support student writing and help strives approach writing with energy and action. Based on Hervey’s bestselling From Striving to Thriving approach, the 27 writing strategies presented in From Striving to Thriving Writers are designed to improve and integrate writing across the curriculum. With lessons targeting reading, writing, and speaking standards, this innovative writing tool encourages students to practice voluminous writing and build a culture of conversation throughout the writing process, which is especially beneficial for emerging bilingual students.

About the Authors:

Stephanie Harvey, best-selling author of From Striving to Thriving, president of Stephanie Harvey Consulting, and regular presenter at conferences, with 45 years of experience in education as an elementary and special education teacher and literacy staff developer.

Michael Salinger, a poet, performer, and advocate of poetry and performance in education. With Sara Holbrook, he co-founded and directs Outspoken Literacy Consulting, to help K–12 students develop writing, public speaking, and comprehension strategies.

Sara Holbrook, a novelist, poet, and educator with a multitude of books for both teachers and students under her belt. She works with Michael Salinger to help K–12 students develop writing, public speaking, and comprehension strategies.