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Title: NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program
Summary: Wildly engaging contest turns students into novelists in 30 days
Pros: The light tone and fun activities ensure the novel-writing process isn't intimidating at all.
Cons: Every month should be National Novel Writing Month!
Bottom Line: A thoughtful adaptation of the famous and fun grown-up novel writing contest, NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program is brimming with advice and encouragement as well as classroom support.
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By Common Sense Education
