The Process

Aug 8, 2011

From Gary Paulsen, author, on the librarian who gave him his first library card: “Everything...

Aug 7, 2011

From Donna Jo Napoli, author, on her office: “I work in the laundry room. When my...

Aug 7, 2011

From Bruce Coville, author: “Craft without inspiration leads to basket weaving. Inspiration without craft leads...

Jul 29, 2011

A character named Vinnie just popped onto the page. Who is he? How does he...

Jul 12, 2011

Sixty San Juan Reads summer school students listened as I read Nugget on the Flight Deck...

Mar 1, 2011

Writing is hard work and some days are better than others, but it’s worth the toil...

Jan 13, 2011

For the first time in eons, The Today Show failed to interview the winners of...

Dec 6, 2010

Teachers, librarians, and parents! Do you know a kid who likes trains? Is your class...

Oct 25, 2010

Yesterdy I signed Nugget on the Flight Deck at the Smithsonian National Air and Space...

Oct 14, 2010

I’m writing my next book, but I’m stuck in chapter 11. The characters have already...