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Things Picture Book Writers Can Be Thankful for

11/19/2016

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By Donna Cangelosi and Chana Stiefel
Thanksgiving is a great time to take stock of the things we are grateful for. Here are some of the things we, as picture book writers, are most thankful for.
  • We recognize the subtleties in everyday life and recreate them in our words and images
  • Through our books, children are inspired to overcome obstacles
  • We create characters who model kindness, compassion, and empathy
  • We bring joy and laughter to kids' lives (and parents' lives too!)
  • We show kids the rewards of standing up to bullies
  • Our stories teach problem solving- in 500 words or less
  • We get to read our stories to kids and show them the value of dreaming and aiming high
  • Our stories can be enjoyed by future generations
  • We have a good excuse to sit on the floor at bookstores and read picture books (and buy them--for ourselves!)
  • We promote humor, art, poetry, love and beauty in our books
  • We meet and work with kind, generous, like-minded people-teachers, librarians, parents, booksellers, editors, agents, and authors alike
  • We have the best job in the world!
  • Most of all, we are grateful for our kidlit friends!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!
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    Donna Cangelosi and Chana Stiefel are picture book critique partners & friends who are passionate about kids' books & are eager to share tidbits from their writing journey with other aspiring writers. 

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