...teaching
"Writing nonfiction for children is one of the most challenging and rewarding forms of writing I do. To write a wonderful nonfiction children's book you have to use clever research techniques and find the STORY in the material or find a super-creative engaging way into the information. The process stimulates both the left and right parts of your brain. I hope students come away with a deep appreciation for good nonfiction for children (so much more than list of facts!), inspiration to delve into a nonfiction project for kids, and useful research, imagining and writing techniques that help them with any writing they do."
...a book to read
"Other than my recent release, For the Love of Children: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart? I would have to say The Extraordinary Mark Twain According to Suzy by another Portland author, Barbara Kerley."
...writing advice
"Dig deep. Into the research, the structure, the writing."