Maurice Sendak’s memory magic
Connect emotionally with young readers with lessons from one of the most beloved children’s authors of all time. Read More “Maurice Sendak’s memory magic”
Connect emotionally with young readers with lessons from one of the most beloved children’s authors of all time. Read More “Maurice Sendak’s memory magic”
Shannon Hale creates fun plots and strong characters for all ages and genders. Yet her books are often labeled as “for girls only” – and she’s fighting hard to change that. Read More “Shannon Hale interview: Girl (and boy) power”
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
How can I better my chances of publishing a picture book? Read More “Career Chops: Publishing a children’s picture book”
Connect to young readers with dynamic classroom visits. Read More “Expert tips for author school visits”
Sad and angry over current events, two YA authors used the pen as a weapon against police brutality. Read More “Dual power: Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely”
“Memory, we should bear in mind, is a subjective thing,” Lowry tells readers in the July 1987 issue of The Writer. Read More “July 1987: Lowry’s guide to memory”
Multi-genre author Jacqueline Woodson garners the energy of history and her own childhood to shape stories for young readers. Read More “Jacqueline Woodson’s Windows”
Teen readers don’t need neon lights. They need a story. Just like adults. Read More “Up to kids”
Magazines offer young writers experience and exposure. Read More “Head start: Magazines and literary journals for young writers”