"The first time I can remember thinking that I would like to be a writer came in sixth grade, when our teacher Mrs. Crandall gave us an extended period of time to write a long story. I loved doing it. I started working seriously at becoming a writer when I was seventeen."
- Bruce CovilleFamous children's and young adult author Bruce Coville talked about a pivotal time in his life that many aspiring authors can identify with. He described how, in sixth grade, he first became aware that he wanted to be a writer. Mrs. Crandall, his teacher, gave the class more time to compose lengthy …