iUniverse Category:  Young Adult/Teen Publisher: iUniverse ISBN-10:  9780595486779 Pages: 348 Copyright: April, 2010 ISBN-13: 9781450204538 Inklings from Cape Cod is an eclectic mix of traditional and non-traditional writing lessons and the pieces that they inspired. Created primarily during a week at a Cape Cod summer workshop, the book’s selections are authored by students in 6th through 12th grade. The writing pieces featured in Inklings span the gamut from six word stories, to dramatic drafts and eclectic exercises to crafty characterizations, private poetry, wordly wonderings, fabulous fiction, noteworthy nonfiction, lively letters, sensational settings, toddler tantrums, articulate alliteration, and trustworthy teaching techniques. This collection, an accolade to the young authors, has something for readers of all ages, writers of all levels, and teachers who like to be wowed.   This coffee table text is unique with motivating mini writing lessons accompanied by the inspiringly creative student responses. The editor is a seasoned, award winning teacher and published journalist.   Thirty-six extremely motivated, enthusiastic Cape Cod summer writing workshop students inspired teacher Stephanie Boosahda to create this anthology. On the third day of the five day workshop she found herself again saying, “Those pieces were awesome. Seriously, they should be published.” Responding with total silence, the students from as far away as Michigan and Kansas joined Cape Cod students in letting Stephanie’s words echo, “Those pieces … should be published.” So, adventure into the diverse creative writing of these exceptional 6th through 11th graders, and see why well-know authors have commented:   *       "A joy to read, and an awesome voyage into the creative minds of young, imaginative writers...” - John Prophet, author of the Casey Miller Mysteries *        “Fascinating and fun to read, with everything from six-word stories to longer pieces, "Inklings" demonstrates the many ways an inspired teacher can empower students to discover their creativity and develop their own unique and powerful voices.” - Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone Mystery series *       “ … If these young writers continue honing their craft, the future of American literature looks very bright, indeed.”— Elizabeth Moisan, author of Master of the Sweet Trade *        “These collected voices blend together in a chorale of accomplishment. What a treat to read. What a joy to know that future novelists, memoirists, and poets have been fostered in this way to enchant tomorrow’s readers.” – Kathryn C. Dunlap, Director; Buzzards Bay Writing Project, Nat’l Writing Project; University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth *       “Stephanie’s design of the Workshop clearly provided an atmosphere of safety, trust, and risk-taking in writing that is obvious in the breadth and depth of the selections in this anthology. A wonderful read and a great resource.” —K. Victoria Kazer-Townsend, retired English AP professor   Delve into Inklings, enjoy, and be inspired. There’s something for everyone in this eclectic read.

So much more than “inklings
“Inklings of Cape Cod is so much more than “inklings.” It is a
potpourri of great young talent that shows how much teens have to
offer if given the chance. Write On, one and all!!”
—Stephanie Meyer, Sr. Editor, Teenink.com and Teen Ink Magazine

The Joy of Writing translates to a Joy to Read
“Anyone who worries about the future of American prose and
poetry will be reassured after reading the collected works of young
writers in this extensive anthology created by students... Filled
with examples of creative writing and representative of many
genres, the selections showcase a wonderful variety and range of
expression. The joy of writing is clearly in evidence throughout the
entire collection. In Inklings from Cape Cod, Stephanie Boosahda
has assembled a treasury of wonderful excerpts from these young
people that make it clear that the future of our literary world is in
very competent hands.”
—Jim Coogan, Cape Cod Times columnist and author of the award
winning book, Sail Away Ladies: Stories of Cape Cod Women in
the Age of Sail, and several others

Fresh Voices, a Wonderful Resource
“A class set of Inklings from Cape Cod is an invaluable resource for
anyone teaching writing. Whether perusing this rich collection of
student models for pleasure or instruction, readers will undoubtedly
be inspired to explore the transformative power of writing.”
—Diane Hartley, High School English Teacher
National Writing Project Teacher Consultant
“It takes a special kind of teacher - a non-conformist imbued with
enthusiasm, faith in her students, and a passion for the art of
writing - to produce a labor of love, precisely what this anthology is.
Stephanie applies what most master teachers know, that we dare
not ask our students to do something we dare not do ourselves.
She does not ask her students to risk any more than she is willing to
risk, to write and, therefore, to be exposed at some level of self.
I would recommend this volume of prose and poetry to students
and teachers alike. Students will fi nd value in the writing exercises
and the published works of fellow student writers. Teachers will fi nd
the writing techniques invaluable and the writing a model for their
own students. What a joy to read fresh voices!”
—Kathleen Lennox, elementary school librarian