My books are just pure escapism for kids.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The whole idea of escapism really resonates with a lot of kids.
One of the biggest motivations for me with writing my books is to offer girls some escapism, especially girls who really need it, like I did.
While books expand horizons by exposing us to worlds outside our own, children also need to see themselves, their experiences and their cultures reflected in books they read. Unfortunately, for too many children, this is not the norm.
Writing for children is bloody difficult; books for children are as complex as their adult counterparts, and they should therefore be accorded the same respect.
I think that books are fundamentally educational.
If my books can help children become readers, then I feel I have accomplished something important.
Every book is a children's book if the kid can read!
I read a lot of books to my children, and they all seem really good. I think people have gotten really good at children's books.
I hope my books empower kids, and that they learn how to work out their problems themselves.
Books are such a great way to spend time with your children, open lines of communication with your children, and just build that strong foundation.