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Melissa Forney

I am a writing teacher from DeLand, Florida

I was a teacher for many years. I am the author of Razzla Dazzle Writing, Dynamite Writing Ideas, Writing Superstars, Primary Pizzazz Writing, Writing Camp, The Writing Menu, Melissa Forney's Picture Speller for Young Writers, Oonawassee Summer, and The Astonishing Journey of Teddy Bodain.

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Areas of interest: Creative Writing, Writing Books for Children, Expository Writing, Narrative Writing, Descriptive Writing, Persuasive Writing, Helping Teachers Get Published, Reader's Theater

Organizations/Affiliations: Forney Educational, Inc., IRA