If you could see the first drafts of most books, you might be surprised. Adults are often the gatekeepers of children’s books—teachers, librarians, parents, editors—but kids are very much part of the audience too. And I want young writers to know something important: Books don’t start out perfect. The page you see here is fromContinue reading “Permission to Write a Bad First Draft / Permiso para escribir un mal primer borrador”
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Why I Create Writing Prompts for Kids/Por Qué Creo Ejercicios de Escritura para Niños
Why I Create Writing Prompts for Kids Writing has always been more than just putting words on paper for me—it has been a refuge. Not an escape, but a safe place where I could untangle my thoughts, explore my feelings, and find my voice when the world felt too loud. When human friends drifted away,Continue reading “Why I Create Writing Prompts for Kids/Por Qué Creo Ejercicios de Escritura para Niños”
Why I Write for Children/Por qué Escribo Para Niños
I write for kids because, as a teacher, I had the privilege of working with some of the bravest, funniest, most hardworking, and talented children I could ever hope to meet. They were my daily inspiration—the kind of kids who faced challenges with quiet strength, who laughed out loud at the smallest joys, and whoContinue reading “Why I Write for Children/Por qué Escribo Para Niños”