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One must truly write from the heart
One must truly write from the heart. As a lover of animals, and I have had many pets, I really put some thoughts into deciding which animal would work the best for my first book in a series of six that would follow. While working in the school system, I liked to see...
How Reading Books Improve Child Development
How Reading Books Improve Child Development Encouraging children to read books is vital in every stage of their development to achieve certain milestones. The role that books play is varied in so many aspects. They can be a child's companion as they undergo their...
Greetings, my name is Janet H. Councilman
Greetings, my name is Janet H. Councilman and I live in Burlington, N.C. I am retired from South Graham Elementary School in Graham, N.C. I majored in commercial art from Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. Working with autistic students...
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Books for Children
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Books for Children Children’s books play an important role in the development of young people. These books serve as a learning tool and a source of entertainment for children at the same time. There are plenty of these kinds of...
The Characteristics of a Good Children’s Book
The Characteristics of a Good Children’s Book Children’s books come in varying shapes and sizes. They also differ in tones of voice, types of plot, levels of vocabulary, and so on. Because of this, it might be difficult to determine what kinds of children’s books are...
4 Reasons Why You Should Write a Children’s Book
4 Reasons Why You Should Write a Children’s Book Children’s books are generally fun to read. Children’s literature is filled with books that tackle a wide variety of topics that interest and inspire young readers. Sammie the Shark and the Return of the Lost Gift by...
The Secrets to Creating an Effective Storyline for Children
The Secrets to Creating an Effective Storyline for Children Janet Councilman is an author who writes stories that truly touch the hearts of the young readers. Her books such as Pettie the Penguin and the Electric Igloo and Rocky the Respectful Raccoon and His Red...
4 Common but Powerful Themes in Stories for Kids
4 Common but Powerful Themes in Stories for Kids There are millions of children’s books in the literary world. These books contain stories that talk about a wide range of things. Some stories are fun and cheerful, while others are heartwarming and stirring. Indeed,...
The Must-Haves of a Children’s Book
The Must-Haves of a Children’s Book Many people think that writing a children’s book is an easy process. Your target audience is going to be just a bunch of naïve and unsophisticated young readers, so it should be easy, right? Wrong! A common misconception among...
5 Tips on Writing for Children
5 Tips on Writing for Children Writing for children is not as easy as it seems. Compared to adults, children are more difficult to please, and their literary taste are harder to satisfy. When writing for children, it is always necessary to strike a balance between...
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