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In this friendly, well-organized, and informative guide, Fletcher encourages kids to draw on their own experiences when writing. He walks readers through focus, form, and craft, offering concrete suggestions and presenting age-appropriate writing samples. The book includes interviews with Jack Gantos, Jerry Spinelli, and Kathi Appelt. Lists of suggested memoirs to inspire younger, middle-grade, and older students are appended.