Query letters may offer an effective way to increase author engagement in the scholarly communication process, yet they are not a common practice in library and information science (LIS). A survey and interviews were conducted with LIS journal editors to explore experiences, attitudes, and opinions concerning query letters. Results indicate query…

Writing circles are "small groups... meeting regularly to share drafts, choose common writing topics, practice positive response, and in general, help each other become better writers" (Vopat, 2009, p. 6). In this exploratory study, writing circles were employed with elementary teacher candidates in hopes of enhancing their perceptions…

Presents an interview with author of young adult literature, Michael Cadnum. Discusses his poetry, audience, characters, disturbing themes, "big openings," use of myth, jobs and life events that contributed to his development as a writer, time it takes to write a book, novels based on real-life events, and forthcoming books. Includes a…