M. Colleen Cruz

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Happy Birthday Book!

May 14, 2015

Tags: book birthday, pub date, weird, nervous, the wait

It's official. My latest book - the Unstoppable Writing Teacher - is published.

This is the 8th time I have seen by name next to a copyright and an ISBN number. (Look Ma- I'm in the Library of Congress!)

And each time it happens - the day the long awaited publication date arrives - Read More

Selected Works

The Unstoppable Writing Teacher

A book that addresses some of the most common and challenging struggles a teacher of writing might face - and offers solutions

Professional Literature

Writing Realistic Fiction: Symbolism, Syntax, and Truth

The Art of Information Writing (Units of Study in Writing Series)

A practical resource for 3rd grade teachers looking to teach writing workshop

The Arc of Story (Units of Study in Writing Series)

A practical resource for 4th grade teachers looking to teach writing workshop.

A Quick Guide to Reaching Struggling Writers

A practical book and quick read from Heinemann's Help Desk Imprint

Writing Realistic Fiction: Big Dreams, Tall Ambitions

Co-written with Lucy Calkins, this book is a part of the Units of Study First Hand Series from Heinemann.

Independent Writing

Designed for teachers, this book discusses the ins and outs of teaching students to cultivate independent writing lives.

Young Adult Novel

Border Crossing

A finalist for the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award, this book follows the story of Cesi as she embarks on a journey to Mexico in order to learn more about her family, and herself.