Books with author Melissa Willis-Sell

The works of 75 young authors and illustrators, grades 3 through 12, is showcased in this short story and poetry compilation brought to you by the iWRITE Literacy Organization. Enjoy the imaginative stories, poems and drawings of our talented authors and artists as they express their love of literacy through the written word and art. Please visit iWRITE.org to find out how to become involved in our next short story project.

When Iggy's new teacher continues to eat his homework, he realizes his old ways of studying are over. It will take the mind of a creative genius to fix Iggy's problems in class. What started off as a lonely, boring school year missing his best friend, Snap Shell, turns into a suspenseful ride that includes a strange encounter with a crab and an unexpected trip to the hospital. With the help of his friends and his little sister's stuffed animals, Iggy discovers a hidden talent that proves he never had a problem after all.

New School New Rules is the first book in the Iggy the Iguana Chapter Book Series, which focuses on themes of diversity, friendship and overcoming difficult situations in elementary school. Iggy, the main character, is a role model to kids as he navigates through moving to a new school, making friends and dealing with the school bully. The story allows young readers to relate to different types of characters, while being entertained by the story's fun loving animal humor. The story addresses many useful teaching moments in the 2nd-5th grade classroom.