Ralph Fletcher

Ralph Fletcher is an American writer, educational consultant, and author of over fifty books for young readers and writing teachers. He holds an M.F.A. in writing from Columbia University and was a staff developer at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. His books for educators include *What a Writer Needs*, *The Writing Teacher's Companion*, *Joy Write*, *Focus Lessons*, and the *Craft Lessons* series. He speaks at education conferences internationally.