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Children's & YA book editor at Julie Scheina Editorial Services | Former senior editor at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | Coffee & book lover
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Don’t miss their other great episodes, including their publishing curriculum series!
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And the P.S. is my favorite part. Almost all written and/or drawn material can have educational value. I wish, for instance, that some grown-up had encouraged me to examine the comedic timing of Garfield strips. Or to research the historical accuracy of Asterix comics. Etc.
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I feel the pain of the Garfield books. For me it was the Disney movie retellings. But I kept my mouth (mostly) shut and my kids didn't read them forever.
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Thanks so much!! ❤️❤️
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Thank you for reading! ☺️
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Thank you for reading!! ❤️
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Absolutely! Garfield has inspired my daughter to draw her own comics and stories on more than one occasion!
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Yes! I’ve been at the movie/TV show retelling stage, too. 🤐😬😅
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Would be happy to be added. Thank you!
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Thank you, Highlights! (And check out the many resources offered by @highlightsfound.bsky.social if you’re a kidlit writer or illustrator.) 3/3
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Little did we know Highlights had already mailed her this certificate, explaining not only the timing and luck involved in publishing, but also emphasizing the creative process rather than just the end result. Something we could probably all use a reminder of! 2/3
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love and loss quite so beautifully. Writers, if you’re looking to strengthen your characters’ emotions, relationships, or internal growth, I highly recommend reading WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER. 3/3
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relationship at the heart of WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER by Tae Keller. The scenes in which Lily must come to terms with saying goodbye to her halmoni are exceptionally thoughtful and honest; I don’t think I’ve ever read a MG novel that captures the many conflicting emotions of 2/3
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* Rich physical details & emotions that build suspense & allow readers to envision themselves in the characters’ shoes (like sweating inside a storage closet w/the thief!)
* Thoughtfully forged connections across seemingly disparate eras, from the Renaissance to 1900s Paris to the present 4/4
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If you’re a writer or reader of nonfiction, historical fiction, thrillers, or mysteries, check out this book for its:
* Short chapters, engaging art, lively writing, and cliffhangers that are accessible to readers of MG novels, graphic novels, chapter books, illustrated nonfiction, and beyond 3/4
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THE MONA LISA VANISHES is an exceptional example of how to make familiar topics and tropes (da Vinci, The Mona Lisa, the unexpected thief, the brilliant detective) feel fresh and accessible to modern readers. 2/4
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* Timeless, thought-provoking themes
Writers: if you’re looking to improve these areas of your craft, I recommend adding TLM to your list of books to read & study. (And you don’t just have to take my word for it—check out those stickers!) 3/3
#kidlit
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I read this genre-bending novel recently and it quickly shot to the top of my recommended reading list for its:
* Compelling, flawed characters
* Rich yet succinct prose
* Exceptional balance of world-building, action, suspense, & character development 2/3