It's such a thrill when an adult comes up to me and says, 'I read your book as a child and really loved it.' That's a tremendous compliment.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I loved to read when I was a kid, and as soon as I realized that an actual person got to make up the books I loved so much, I decided that that was the job for me.
It gives me a huge buzz when people say they've enjoyed my books, because this grew out of a hobby, and it's an absolute passion, and it's lovely when I get feedback.
I wrote a book, and I just love it when people come up to me and say, 'I read your book and loved it.'
Kids and adults have a difference of opinion when it comes to what constitutes legitimate reading. Adults often push books that they loved as children, which, ironically, were often books that their parents weren't particularly keen on.
I - I love being told by people that they enjoy my books, and I think that's really very nice.
Children will often write, 'We love your books because there are no adults in them.'
I agree that a love of reading is a great gift for a parent to pass on to his or her child.
For a child, reading a book can be such an intense experience.
Children's literature is one of my joys, and it's also my mental comfort food.
Hands down, the biggest thrill is to get a letter from a kid saying, I loved your book. Will you write me another one?