Ralph FletcherRalph Fletcher′s books for young readers include Fig Pudding, Flying Solo, Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid, and The Writer’s Notebook: Unlocking the Writer Within. Ralph has pubished many books for writing teachers including Joy Write: Cultivating High-Impact Low-Stakes Writing, What a Writer Needs, Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide, and Focus Lessons: How Photography Enhances the Teaching of Writing. Ralph believes in student choice, authentic voice, and writing as a form of self-discovery. He frequently visits schools, and speaks at educational conferences around the world, helping teachers find wiser ways of teaching writing.  www.ralphfletcherbooks.com Read More Read Less