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Looking at kid lit through adult eyes
About a year ago, I was lounging around the periodicals section of Sterling Public Library, awaiting a mechanic down the road to finish replacing at oil gasket on my car. I plucked magazines from the rack like apples, examining them … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged children's books, children's literature, Harry Potter, kid lit, reading, writing
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Do you know who illustrated your favorite kid books? If not, read this
Can we talk about art for a minute? Let’s talk about art for a minute. As a child, I remember knowing the authors of my favorite books. I savored the knowledge of knowing their names. I looked at book covers … Continue reading
It’s OK to be a member of the Childless Children’s Authors Club
Middle-grade author Maile Meloy made an important point in the New York Times Sunday Book Review last week. In an essay titled “Whose Side Are You On?” Meloy explores the idea of being a childless children’s author. Meloy muses: But … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged children's author, children's books, indie author, self-publishing, writing, writing tips
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6 ideas for building your children’s library
Keeping plenty of children’s reading material available at home is an important part of literacy development. While borrowing from the library is an asset, nothing quite beats the convenience and joy of having a personal children’s library at home. Here … Continue reading
Posted in Children and Family
Tagged children's books, children's literature, kid lit, literacy, reading
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There’s a draft in my writing room
Is it just me, or does it feel a bit drafty in here? The first draft of Book 2 in the Sarah & Katy adventures is officially written! It’s brand new and fresh off the printer, but it certainly isn’t … Continue reading
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