Archive for 'On writing for children'
Gauch on a good picture book
A good picture book is usually about some human foible. It’s rooted in the humanity of some character, even if the character is a dog.! –Patricia Gauch, Editorial Director of Philomel Books
Steig on writing with hope for children
The child is the hope of humanity. If they are going to change the world, they have to start off optimistically. I wouldn’t consider writing a depressing book for children. — William Steig, qtd. in Anita Silvey’s Children’s Books and Their Creators
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