Harry Potterbooks have catapulted J. K. Rowling into stardom like no other writer. Rowling’s created some of the most memorable characters and magic spells, but we don’t often think about the laborious process of writing and coming up with the material. So, how did J. K. Rowling learn to write such complex books? J.K. Rowling…
Beatrix Potter’s books are unique children’s books with their small size, pages filled with only a few lines of text, and — most notably — the illustrations. What’s more, the first editions of those books are now usually worth a few thousand dollars! So how can you tell if a Beatrix Potter book is a…
Who doesn’t know C.S. Lewis, the author of the beloved Chronicles of Narnia series? Have you ever wondered how accomplished he was academically? Have you ever questioned how many languages he knew? C.S. Lewis knew seven languages, including English, Anglo-Saxon, Latin, Greek, French, German, and Italian. He had great command of most of these languages…
Dr. Seuss’s books are entertaining and loveable and include classics like How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Green Eggs and Ham, and his first bestseller, The Cat in the Hat. But where did Dr. Seuss get his inspiration to write these books? Dr. Seuss got his inspiration from his vibrant childhood. He loved reading and writing,…
Because of Winn Dixie, popular children’s fiction writer Kate DiCamillo’s first novel, is a story about a young girl who feels abandoned by her mother and becomes friends with a dog called Winn Dixie. This relationship helps her to grow and find happiness again. But why did Kate DiCamillo write this book? Kate DiCamillo wrote…
Lewis Carroll wrote fewer books than prolific children’s authors like Dr. Seuss and C.S. Lewis. However, the handful of books he did write were enough to cement him as a beloved and esteemed author. They also helped acquaint the world with his penchant for nonsense writing. Lewis Carroll used nonsense language to add levity, fun,…