Writing is often a result of something that interests us and is done with the help of others. Refer to the peer editing that students engage in with their own writing. Authors often write dedications and acknowledgments in their finished books as a way to thank those who supported their time and writing. Turn to the back of the book and read through the dedications and acknowledgments of both the author/illustrator and translator. Examine the key messages (e.g., learning lessons from others, different generations of people working together, patience, harvesting herbs, family, etc.) and discuss with students.
