Up to kids
Teen readers don’t need neon lights. They need a story. Just like adults. Read More “Up to kids”
Writing for Young Readers
Head start: Magazines and literary journals for young writers
Magazines offer young writers experience and exposure. Read More “Head start: Magazines and literary journals for young writers”
Laurie Halse Anderson boils down the bones
She hated books as a kid, but now Laurie Halse Anderson is a gritty voice for young readers and a strong defender of the craft. Read More “Laurie Halse Anderson boils down the bones”
Happy coincidence: Six contemporary children’s writers share influences
We asked six contemporary children’s writers what influences their work. Read More “Happy coincidence: Six contemporary children’s writers share influences”
Follow your dream, but don’t quit your day job
The author of Hush, Little Beachcomber talks about leaving her teaching career to follow her dream of writing for children Read More “Follow your dream, but don’t quit your day job”
Regain the wonder
A surprising key to unblocking and unlocking inspiration was revealed to one writer in the pages of children’s books Read More “Regain the wonder”
Featured Posts
Here are our picks for the best writing books of 2019
Treat the writer on your list to one of these excellent craft books published in 2019. Read More “Here are our picks for the best writing books of 2019”
Here are the bestselling new novels of 2019
These 2019 novels dominated Amazon bestseller lists this year. Read More “Here are the bestselling new novels of 2019”
The benefits of calling sources
Jeff Pearlman, the best-selling sports author, has a mantra I have made my own: Make the extra phone call. A story is only as good … Read More “The benefits of calling sources”