Recently, a group of writers, teachers, librarians and storytellers gathered to listen to ten children’s literature experts and writers. Here are some highlights: Storyteller Brian Sturm opened the afternoon with a story demonstrating how our “brains are hardwired to understand stories—the best vehicle to communicate truth.” He then advised writers to: Brian Sturm Give readers… Continue reading Children's Literature Symposium in Chapel Hill
I thought I'd share some of what I learned this past weekend at the SCBWI-Carolinas conference. 1. I'm not as close to having a finished manuscript as I'd thought (more on this in a future blog). Mary Cate Castelanni 2. From Mary Cate Castellani, editor at Walker Books: A book's definition of either Middle Grade… Continue reading 8 Takeaways and 1 Giveaway
Kites with personalities? Evil kites that hunt and maim and a beloved kite that guides, protects, and leads a boy to discover his talents and destiny? Only a man who grew up flying kites in Maine and Arizona would conceive of a book in which kites fly between worlds and are harbingers of good and… Continue reading Windblowne Giveaway!