"Amelia's Notebook" by Marissa Moss

This is a very creative book written in the first person as "Amelia". She is given this notebook as a present from her mom when they move to a new town. Amelia uses the notebook as a type of journal. I think this would be a good book to read to students at the beginning of the year before introducing writer's notebooks. I like how Amelia uses pictures and drawings to make her ideas more clear. This could be a way for students to incorporate art into their writing. The book is written on what looks like lined notebook paper and the font looks like actual handwriting. I was immediately interested in the book when I opened it. It reminded me of journals and notebooks that I had when I was younger. Amelia writes stories in her notebook too. This would give students ideas for things to write in their writer's notesbooks. Although this book would probably appeal more to girls, the boys might appreciate the pictures and layout of the book. Overall I think this is a really fun book and it shows students how they can use their writing to document their lives.