FW: HCHY List: Pew Research on "Writing for Pleasure."

[JANICE BROWN]

Hi Julie, hi Molly, as I was saying, I am new to this site, I am thrilled t=
hat there are so many who care about the future of our young people.  This =
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From: jhudash at teamkids.orgSubject: Re: HCHY List: Pew Research on "Writing =
for Pleasure." Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:23:06 -0700CC: hchylist at lists.sear=
ch-institute.orgTo: janiceintheshade at msn.comHello Paul, =


Full disclosure here, I haven't had time to read the full report, but it's =
very intriguing. =


However I do want to share with the group about an amazing Freshman from No=
rthwood High School in Irvine, CA.  He started a group and website called "=
Wonder Writers" and hosts youth led writing contests to help young writers =
publish their work.  The recent themes were about Bravery (K-6) and Chioces=
 (7-12)

The winning essays and poems are published in a beautiful book, which paren=
ts can buy and proceeds are donated to charity.  We are currently partnered=
 together on a Earth Day themed contest.

He's inspiring many to write and submit their thoughts.  Young people today=
 are under tremendous pressure and writing can be a powerful vehicle for ex=
pression and understanding.

Great work from our youth, one in particular here, Govil Gopta.  http://www=
.wonderwriters.com

Thanks,
Julie




Julie Hudash
Founder/CEO
Team Kids
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949-706-1880
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On Apr 28, 2008, at 7:00 AM, Paul Olson wrote:


I read this Pew Research article on teens and writing: http://pewresearch.o=
rg/pubs/808/writing-technology-and-teens
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It made me think about the fact that while the PSL:A&B asks about =93READIN=
G for pleasure,=94 it doesn=92t ask anything about =93WRITING for pleasure.=
=94 =

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I wonder what the implications for youth development are. =

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Comments?
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actually care about what happens with regard to the education of our future=
 generation.   As soon as I get a minute, I will post a site where anyone c=
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From: janiceintheshade at msn.comTo: polson at glcyd.orgSubject: RE: HCHY List: P=
ew Research on "Writing for Pleasure."Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:11:25 -0700

Wow, what a great article, Paul.  I write and illustrate children's books a=
nd I also make presentations at high school for young writers.  Teen lives =
are changing with all of this technology.  Even I don't write as much as th=
ey do! LOL!  However, I think you are right about what it is doing to the l=
iterary, and social development of our day.  Kudos!Janice BrownLicensed Rea=
l Estate BrokerPark Terrace.com(616) 498-0401 Direct(718) 369-0401 Office
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