"Inspiring, practical and fun! Natalie Rompella's love of writing shines through on every page of Secrets of Storytelling. Her writing tips are clear and easy to understand, and the enjoyable exercises she provides will strengthen the skills of young aspiring writers. The book as a whole empowers young people to think of themselves as authors. I highly recommend this book." --Janet Riehecky, Author of Show Me Dinosaurs "Using colorful charts and diagrams, Secrets of Storytelling helps young writers make authentic connections through personal experience and interest. Natalie deflates common writing jitters using fun prompts and positive reinforcement. The intriguing games and crafts will appeal to even the most reluctant writers." --Kathleen Reitmann, Certified Reading Teacher, Librarian, and Author "Secrets of Storytelling is a practical--and fun--guide sure to inspire young writers.

Natalie Rompella's own storytelling skills shine through as she covers all aspects of writing, from generating ideas to editing a finished draft. The book's lighthearted tone and short, easy-to-digest sections will make it a hit with both kids and creative-writing teachers!" --Carmela A. Martino, Writing Instructor, Author, and Founder of TeachingAuthors.com "This charming writing book, part instruction and part workbook, is so engaging and on-target that young writers won't be able to help improving their craft--because they're having so much fun along the way! Natalie Rompella is the perfect friend to her audience, speaking from her experience as a multi-published author, and remembering exactly what it was like to be a young writer--creative, eager to learn, and ready to write!" --Alice Blumenthal McGinty, Award-Winning Children's Book Author.