Dream Keepers Blog

Dear Super Writers, We had a great summer of Super Reader writing workshops. We wrote super hero six-word stories, super hero sagas, and imagined many ways that super readers could defeat Dr. Brain Drain! We also thought up our own super powers. Most of us agreed that reading and writing ranked high on our list of fantastic, brain-drain defeating super powers. I'm delighted to announce a whole bunch of fun fall writing workshops at a variety of Milwaukee Public Libraries. Open up your imaginations and join me. Together we'll write, draw, glue, and write some more.  Rochelle, the Super Writer! Art and Poetry   For students who love to create with both pictures and words, this workshop will provide you with wonderful inspiration from the world of picture books and art. Write your poems in reaction to famous works of art. Create art to accompany your favorite words. And learn how to make art with words. September 15, 22, 29  King Librar...

Last night was awesome! The Dream Keeper Writing Circle met at Capitol Drive Library, and we wrote tall tales. I grew up hearing tall tales about such characters as Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. The 11 young writers who came had never heard of a tall tale—but they liked the idea of writing about something that wasn't quite true. I wish you could have heard the stories. We met footballs that turned into hungry monsters, trains that chased people, and stolen princesses. For the most part, the endings were happy. (Whew!)  Come join us during July and August for Dream Keeper Writing Circle AND our wonderful Super Reader Writing Workshops. Happy Writing, Rochelle Dream Keeper Writing Circle Calling all young writers (ages 9-13)! The Dream Keeper Writing Circle will give you the opportunity to work on your writing project and share it with other young writers. Students will spend the first part of the session writing, with writing prompts and encouragement from aut...

Happy New Year!   Last fall was amazing and exhausting!   I led 9 four-day workshops at various branches of the Milwaukee Public Library. I worked with bunches of kids who wrote amazing poetry and stories. (Including wonderful "how to" books, like the one you see at left.)  And the fun continues this year! Take a look below for a listing of our amazing winter and spring workshops at the  Milwaukee Public Library . As always, the workshops are free and open to the public and all supplies are provided. And please note, I lead writing workshops for adults as well as children. If you'd like me to teach at your writing group, education class, small business, or meeting—contact me via email to set up a consultation! Winter and Spring Dream Keeper Writing Workshops Dream Keeper Writing Circle Calling all young writers (ages 9-13)! The Dream Keeper Writing Circle will give you the opportunity to work on your writing project and share it with o...