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Kid lit is worth writing — and reading
Not long ago, I attended a small, informal gathering of fellow writers. We “talked shop” in the usual way: asked how each other’s projects were coming along, shared our hopes for our own projects, and discussed the woes of writing. … Continue reading
Kids can win cash for reading a book and writing to the author
If you live in Illinois and have a child between fourth grade and high school senior, there’s an opportunity to win cash in exchange for reading — and then writing about it. The 2016 Letters About Literature contest is a … Continue reading
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Tagged children, contest, Letters About Literature, literature, reading, students, writing
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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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Writers, we can’t put a price on the press (or maybe we can)
There are plenty of costs for the independent author. Like cover art. And editing. There’s inventory. And did I mention marketing and advertising expenses? The price can range from the hundreds to the thousands, depending on who we hire and … 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
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Tagged children's author, children's books, indie author, self-publishing, writing, writing tips
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