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A quiet classic

How to do Heartwarming ​
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Pic.book for teens

​Turning text into teen theatre
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wonderful World Building

Light touch for Dark subjects
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Hats off, to klassen

A lesson in 3-act plot structure in picture books
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WHY and How

This blog is aimed at:
  • those who love children's literature and want some good-read tips, and at
  • those who are learning to write for kids and might want some study tips. 

I plan to review texts that teach me something valuable about the craft of writing for children, as I'm currently working on a picture book portfolio and a couple of chapter book texts.

Over the years I’ve found the second best way* to learn to write was to study books I admired– to read as a writer, in creative writing teaching parlance.  And that's what I plan to do with (mostly) picture books, on this kid lit. review site.
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I won't be blogging solely about the latest offerings out there (many excellent bloggers are doing just that, e.g. My Shelves are Full, Book Murmuration, Mamma Filz, Bookwagon.) I might also delve into my golden oldies stack, i.e. books that my children and I loved all the gloss off through re-readings, or the current ones I most enjoying sharing with my granddaughters. 

I find I’m keen on books that contain a treat for the adult reader too so expect applause for sly humour, irony and visual genius. 

I love talking children's books so please get in touch with comments and even suggestions for review.
 
*The 1st best way is to teach [writing.] Seneca said something like that first.
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  • Grandi
    • Grandi's blog
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  • Writing
    • My Novels
    • Buy my novels
    • Reading group guide
    • Teaching Writing
    • Reading as a Writer
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    • Feeding Scheme
    • News
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