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I've saved the reading of this one for spring break so that I could really look inside of the book and the ideas presented.
Colby Sharp is a friend and one of the many good things that are coming out of the state of Michigan when it comes to educational approaches and strategies.
Here, Colby solicits the help of some of today's most recognizable figures in children's and middle grade and young adult poetry, literature, and illustration. As the title suggests this is generative creativity born of Colby's sending out invitations to his friends in the business and them, in turn, challenging one another to create "texts" from the prompts given to them.
What I like most about THE CREATIVITY PROJECT is the range and scope of the "texts" presented. As a mentor text, Colby's book could encourage classroom teachers to look beyond the traditional prose response to tap into poetry forms and sketching to communicate ideas and to generate new ideas.
Not only does the book present invitations and responses, it does spark some curiosity in regard to who the contributors are. Their information is in the back of the book as contributors, but it would be a good idea to have titles out by the featured writers and artists as these may be go-to mentor writers and illustrators for students in the room.
But, while we are talking about students and classrooms, the book would work just as nicely to charge up our own creative energies. In the introductory letter from Colby, he suggests just this. I found myself wanting to "play along" with the writers, poets, and artists found within THE CREATIVITY PROJECT.
I like that the prompts are not separated by genre or format and this allows the reader to move through the complex weave of creativity and how it often presents itself.
Each prompt and response is separated by an illustrated page which helps to create some separation between prompt/response and the next prompt.
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Customers find the book's content engaging, with one mentioning it made them cry. Moreover, the creativity project receives positive feedback for its amazing concept, and customers appreciate the writing prompts, with one noting they're not separated by genre or format. Additionally, the book serves as a versatile classroom resource suitable for all ages.
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...The kids love to hear the prompts and create their own stories.Read more
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...The Creativity Project does just that, it gives traditional prompts and untraditional prompts and then (in a very "creative and unusual way)...Read more
...to share their talents, but also that in the back there are more prompts for students to give a shot at sharing their talents.Read more
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...at the end for the reader to practice their creativity, and he wrote a great story. Can't wait to see his next masterpiece. :-)Read more
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Teachers, parents, budding artists & writers and most importantly, kids! You need this book!
I can’t even begin to describe just how much I love this book! I’ve been waiting for so long and it was worth the wait. The idea and thought behind the book is incredible! So many of my favorites all wrapped up in one fantastic book! I devoured it in one sitting but will return to it often. The prompts and responses are mysterious, silly, sad, serious and everything in between. There’s poetry, comics, photographs, fantasy and real life. Teachers need this book in their classrooms. Schools need this book in their libraries. Families need this book in their homes. I could go on and on and on. Just buy it. Read it. Share it. Answer the prompts! Get creative!
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
I can’t even begin to describe just how much I love this book! I’ve been waiting for so long and it was worth the wait. The idea and thought behind the book is incredible! So many of my favorites all wrapped up in one fantastic book! I devoured it in one sitting but will return to it often. The prompts and responses are mysterious, silly, sad, serious and everything in between. There’s poetry, comics, photographs, fantasy and real life. Teachers need this book in their classrooms. Schools need this book in their libraries. Families need this book in their homes. I could go on and on and on. Just buy it. Read it. Share it. Answer the prompts! Get creative!
Teachers, parents, budding artists & writers and most importantly, kids! You need this book!
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