Author Anita Silvey on writing for children After decades of writing about children’s literature, author Anita Silvey was encouraged to try her hand at writing a book for children. She published her first, a work of narrative nonfiction, in 2008.
Author Avi knows kids are wonderful readers Author Avi explains how and why children write fans letters and are so supportive of their authors.
Author Avi shows symptoms of dyslexia Teachers told author Avi his writing was “sloppy” and “careless”. But neither he nor they realized that Avi had symptoms of dyslexia.
Author Avi on teaching writing Life-long writer Avi gives advice on how to effectively teach writing to children.
Author Avi on winning the Newbery Medal Author Avi discusses what it was like to win the most prestigious award in all of children’s writing, the Newbery Award.
Author Avi on writer's block Do actors ever get actor’s block? In this video clip, author Avi demystifies the legend of writer’s block.
Author Chris d’Lacey admires children’s imagination in storytelling D’Lacey believes children’s authors are trying to recapture the sense of imagination that most adults outgrow.
Author Christopher Paul Curtis Is Along for the Ride When He Writes Author Christopher Paul Curtis never knows where his characters, his stories are going to take him, which is one of the biggest joys of the process.
Author Christopher Paul Curtis on a Childhood Memory That inspired "Mr. Chickee's Funny Money" As an escape from the more heady topics in his book The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963, Author Christopher Paul Curtis wrote Mr. Chickee’s Funny Money loosely based on a charming childhood memory.
