and some hate it, but nearly
all struggle to find ways of
making the mechanics of
English meaningful to kids.
Jeff has been sharing writing strategies with teachers and students for over 30 years. Whether presenting at national conferences like NCTE, ASCD, or in classrooms or writing his books for teachers or middle grade readers, Jeff’s passion for writing and grammar inspires teachers and young writers to soar. When he’s not writing with his “revising” dogs at home near downtown San Antonio, Texas, he’s walking, talking, or doing staff development around the US (and sometimes New Zealand).
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“Grammar activates meaning for readers and writers.”
– Jeff Anderson
Books for Teachers
Find out more about Jeff’s best-selling books on writing and grammar for teachers. He shares his fresh and practical ideas with humor and enthusiasm.
Staff Development
Bring Jeff’s enthusiasm and expertise on writing to your school, district, or conference. Choose from several options.
Fiction for Kids
Zack Delacruz is a series of fiction books written by Jeff that tells the tale of middle school boy and his joys and challenges of life.