Amazing Authors, Illustrators, & Editors

This summer I was lucky enough to meet Eileen and Jerry Spinelli, as well as Candace Fleming. I also had the incredible opportunity of working on my novel in progress with Patricia Lee Gauch.

In the past I've spoken with Katherine Paterson and Bruce Coville, and heard Brian Selznick and Susan Cooper speak about their process and work.

What's the common thread?

All of these people have been approachable, easy to talk to, and enthusiastic about their work.

It's nice to see that the pleasure you get from creative work is a pleasure that continues as your career progresses.

Happy Writing!

Frindle... Maniac Magee...

I know.  How hard is it to believe that I had never read Frindle by Andrew Clements until today?  It's got to be one of the best kid's books I've ever read.  I'm going to use it for my summer reading club, along with Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli - another unbelievable book I read yesterday.

I think I'm going to read my way through the kid's section of the library this summer!

Spring Festival of Children's Literature/CLC Frostburg

The Spring Festival of Children's Literature at the Children's Literature Centre at Frostburg State was amazing. The speakers were authors Gennifer Choldenko, Kadir Nelson, Doreen Rappaport, and illustrator Matt Tavares. There were Small Group Sessions on topics such as the way Robert McCloskey's life experiences influenced his career and values, the use of flannel boards in schools, trends in children's literature, and inspiring the reluctant writer.

Coming up? A Summer Author Institute and the Fall Author Series. Check them out.

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In short, if you have a questions about reading and writing for kids...

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