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! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:54:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 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!

]]> By: tracy http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12131 tracy Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:49:38 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/23/interview-with-kirby-larson-newbery-honor-author-of-hattie-big-sky/#comment-12131 Fantastic interview! Also I reviewed Darfur Now Documentary and here is the link http://bookroomreviews.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/darfur-now/ Thanks:) Fantastic interview! Also I reviewed Darfur Now Documentary and here is the link
http://bookroomreviews.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/darfur-now/
Thanks:)

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