THE INSPIRING SEQUEL TO THE 2015 PARENT'S CHOICE WINNER, _HOW TO READ A STORY_! Step 1: Choose an idea for your story. A good one. Step 2: Decide on a setting. Don't be afraid to mix things up. Step 3: Create a heroine—or a hero. Now: _Begin_. Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer in this fun follow-up to _How to Read a Story_, guiding young storytellers through the joys and challenges of the writing process. From choosing an idea, to creating a problem for their character to resolve, to coming to The End, this empowering picture book breaks down the writing process in a dynamic and accessible way, encouraging kids to explore their own creativity—and share their stories with others! • Perfect for educators, librarians, and parents who are helping children develop early writing and reading skills • Great read-aloud book for preschool- and kindergarten-aged children interested in learning to read • Helps teach Common Core Curriculum skills YOUNG READERS WHO LOVE _WE ARE IN A BOOK_!, _HOW ROCKET LEARNED TO READ_, AND _ALSO AN OCTOPUS_ WILL LOVE THE READING AND WRITING LESSONS AND INSPIRATION IN _HOW TO WRITE A STORY_. • Read-aloud books for kids ages 3–5 • Learning to write books for kids • Kindergarten, pre-K creativity books KATE MESSNER is an award-winning author whose many books for kids have been selected as Best Books by the _New York Times_, Junior Library Guild, Indie Bound, and Bank Street College of Education. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family. MARK SIEGEL is the author of many graphic novels and children's picture books, including the _5 Worlds_ series, as well as the illustrator of How to Read a Story and the Robert F. Sibert Honor Book _To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel_. He lives in New York.