Yesterday was a BIG day in the world of kid lit!
The 2013 John
Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to
children's literature was awarded to The
One and Only Ivan written by Katherine Applegate.
And the
2013 Randolph Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American
picture book went to This Is Not My Hat illustrated
and written by Jon Klassen.
Congratulations to these two rock
stars!
Is there a Newbery or Caldecott in
your future?
I certainly hope so!
Well, if you want to write like a
winner, then it’s a good idea to read like one, too.
Pick up a dozen award winners –
okay, make it a baker’s dozen just for luck.
Read them the first time just for
the thrill of the ride, then read each one again.
The second time around, dissect those
metaphorical frogs like you’re back in 7th grade biology class. Poke
around their innards, see what makes them tick… and enjoy the fact that you’re
not getting all nauseated from the stench of formaldehyde.
What, in your opinion, makes these
books The Great Ones?
PROMPT: Whatever your genre of choice, get
to know some of the best voices in the business. While you should always write YOUR story and stay true to YOUR voice, you can certainly learn a lot from
doing some hang time with the masters.
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