Comments on: Interview with Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor Author of Hattie Big Sky http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/ Maw Books - book reviews, book recommendations, book lists, author interviews and more! Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:11:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Jackson Hooten http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-149281 Jackson Hooten Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:54:29 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-149281 Dear Ms.K.Larson This is Jackson. I was the kid who walked up to you and asked for u to sign your name on my arm. This happening at the Vogelweh Elementary School. I was the kid with the colorful shirt. On your web page there is no Nubs book?????????????? do you now why that there is no Nubs book on your web page????? HAVE FUN WRITING THOSE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dear Ms.K.Larson

This is Jackson. I was the kid who walked up to you and asked for u to sign your name on my arm. This happening at the Vogelweh Elementary School. I was the kid with the colorful shirt. On your web page there is no Nubs book?????????????? do you now why that there is no Nubs book on your web page????? HAVE FUN WRITING THOSE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Ruth @ Bookish Ruth http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-33065 Ruth @ Bookish Ruth Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:18:29 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-33065 Great interview! I especially liked Ms. Kirby's answer about writing for children. It never occurred to me, but I've never even wondered why someone writes books for adults, but I do wonder about children's and YA authors. Not so much because I think they should be devoting their talents elsewhere; it's more curiosity about why they chose to write for children. Was there an influential adult who helped instill a love of reading in them as a child? Did their books come from stories they made up for their own children? (Is there a parent out there who hasn't heard, "Will you tell me a story?" from their child?) Was there a book that they wished they'd had as a child, so they decided to write it? etc. The lemon linguine sounds fantastic! Great interview! I especially liked Ms. Kirby’s answer about writing for children. It never occurred to me, but I’ve never even wondered why someone writes books for adults, but I do wonder about children’s and YA authors. Not so much because I think they should be devoting their talents elsewhere; it’s more curiosity about why they chose to write for children. Was there an influential adult who helped instill a love of reading in them as a child? Did their books come from stories they made up for their own children? (Is there a parent out there who hasn’t heard, “Will you tell me a story?” from their child?) Was there a book that they wished they’d had as a child, so they decided to write it? etc.

The lemon linguine sounds fantastic!

]]> By: Ginger http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-13174 Ginger Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:52:25 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-13174 awesome interview! still planning to read them. i am so far behind. when i am out of school i am only going to read that way i can catch up. one summer is not enough!!!! awesome interview! still planning to read them. i am so far behind. when i am out of school i am only going to read that way i can catch up. one summer is not enough!!!!

]]> By: Joy http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12564 Joy Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:50:50 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12564 This was a wonderful interview! I especially liked Kirby's response to the question, "Why write for children and young adult?" Kirby makes a good point and I love the quote by C. S. Lewis. Also, children's books are the foundation of a child's reading life. We need good literature to encourage them and yes, snag them into our lair. :) What could more important? This was a wonderful interview! I especially liked Kirby’s response to the question, “Why write for children and young adult?” Kirby makes a good point and I love the quote by C. S. Lewis. Also, children’s books are the foundation of a child’s reading life. We need good literature to encourage them and yes, snag them into our lair. :) What could more important?

]]> By: Janssen http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12463 Janssen Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:41:59 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12463 Captain Najork is one of my all time favorite books. I can't wait to read it to my kids. Captain Najork is one of my all time favorite books. I can’t wait to read it to my kids.

]]> By: Book Reader http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12386 Book Reader Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:34:44 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12386 Great interview, adds to one's understanding of the author and what it takes to be a successful writer. Thanks. Great interview, adds to one’s understanding of the author and what it takes to be a successful writer. Thanks.

]]> By: Jeanette http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12250 Jeanette Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:33:37 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12250 This was neat to read. I enjoyed her answer about writing for children vs adults. I can't believe you forgot about the recipes! :-) I am really looking forward to her next book. This was neat to read. I enjoyed her answer about writing for children vs adults.
I can’t believe you forgot about the recipes! :-)
I am really looking forward to her next book.

]]> By: Traci http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12223 Traci Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:32:00 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12223 That was a wonderful interview. Thank you for sharing it with us. That was a wonderful interview. Thank you for sharing it with us.

]]> By: Laura H http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12176 Laura H Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:10:52 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12176 I have a confession that I rarely read author interviews on book blogs. No author has really ever interst me. But I loved Hattie Big sky and wanted to know more about this author. Great interview. I have a confession that I rarely read author interviews on book blogs. No author has really ever interst me. But I loved Hattie Big sky and wanted to know more about this author. Great interview.

]]> By: Bea http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12156 Bea Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:47:11 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12156 Thanks for the interview! Thanks for the interview!

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