Learn about Kathi Appelt.
What first inspired you to write across forms in children’s-YA literature?
Aside from boredom, you mean? Actually, my writing began to “grow” with my kids. As I found myself reading older books to my boys, I also found myself wanting to write for those older audiences. Nothing more mysterious than that.
Learn about Chris Barton.
What first inspired you to write across forms in children’s-YA literature?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved writing silly, goofy humor as much as I’ve loved doing historical research and writing nonfiction. Each of those satisfies a part of my brain that I’m not willing to let go unsatisfied for long,
Learn about Marion Dane Bauer.
What have you learned from writing in a variety of formats?
What I love about shifting genres and audiences is the different kinds of strengths each one requires.
When I shift into a short novella from longer work, I think, Oh, how fun. I barely get into a chapter and I can climb out again.
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Learn about M.T. Anderson.
What first inspired you to write across forms in children’s-YA literature?
I always took it for granted that people should try as many different forms and genres as possible. After I write one kind of thing, I have a natural inclination to write something that feels as different as possible,
