E. Van Lowe

E. Van Lowe

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I am E. Van Lowe, an author, televisionwriter, screen-writer, playwright and producer who has worked on such shows as"The Cosby Show," "Even Stevens," and "Homeboys InOuter Space." I have been nominated for an Emmy and an Academy Award. Myfirst YA novel, "Never Slow Dance With A Zombie," a zombie horrornovel with a comedic twist, hit shelves September 2009. It was a selection ofThe Scholastic Book Club, and a nominee for an ALA Award.

The Magic Word

The Magic Word

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:12pt;">Elisabeth was rude and selfish and demanding, and therefore had very few friends.<span>  </span>When she sent out invitations to her birthday party, no one accepted.<span>  </span>Her mother warned her that she needed to improve her manners and to try to get along with people.<span>  </span>She told Elisabeth that she needed to use the magic word “Please”.<span>  </span>So when Elisabeth went to school the next day, she thought of her mother’s advice, “What is the magic word?” and she started saying “Please” and also “Thank You”.<span>  </span>She tried to become more thoughtful of others, and discovered that she was a much happier person.<span>  </span>Imagine her pleasure when she returned home to find out that her new friends were all coming to her birthday party!</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p></p>

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