The Absolutely Essential Writing Guide Paperback - 2005

Nancy Atlee holds a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in middle grades education, with an emphasis on reading. She has more than 25 years of classroom experience, primarily with gifted and talented students. During this time, she also served as a mentor teacher in language arts, taught college classes, and regularly presented staff development workshops for her district and at professional conferences. She presently consults in the areas of writing, reading, and gifted education.

Atlee's work reflects her deep commitment to creating a literate learning environment, rich in literature, where students develop critical thinking and communicate their ideas in a wide variety of writing activities. Her books focus on effective ways to teach and apply writing and reading strategies/skills in a dynamic, risk-free setting.