Book Sparks Creativity in Young Writers

By Amy Vince

Published January 14, 2015 at 1:32 PM EST

On The Point, a discussion about the importance of storytelling and creative writing for kids. Producer Amy Vince talks withWicked Weird Story Starters author T. M. Murphy and illustrator Mark Penta, along with elementary school teacher Jill Meserve, who is using the book in her classroom. The short stories in the book each end with a cliffhanger: kids (ages 10 and up) are invited to use their imaginations to finish writing the stories.

The Point

Amy Vince

Amy has worked at WCAI since 2001. After 11 years in the WCAI development department, she shifted gears and became producer for The Point with Mindy Todd. She enjoys the challenges of producing a daily public affairs program and the opportunity to research and learn about the wide variety of topics covered by the program. Before coming to WCAI, Amy spent nearly a decade sailing offshore as a mate on sailing school oceanographic research vessels. She lives in Falmouth with her husband and son.

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