During reading we learned all about an author's purpose. We learned that authors write books for several reasons. First, they may write their book to PERSUADE the reader to do something or to think like they do about a topic. Second, the author may write a book to INFORM (or teach) their reader about a certain topic. Lastly, the author may write to ENTERTAIN a reader. They may want the reader to laugh and have fun with the book. The students made a pie visual to help them remember the three reasons why an author may write a book. The next time you read a book with your child, see if he/she can tell you what the author's purpose may be!