I've been working on a few kid's books recently. Sadly, they are currently unpublished. These are primarily inspired by what my kids like —and don't like. They also represent what I would like to see on the shelf. Though it's cliche' to say that kids don't like being talked down to, I would add that the success of the occasional bizarro-gem is indicative of a need for more books that strive to speak to the child from a place that is so far out that the mere fact that some publisher had the gazams to print it should be enough inspiration to purchase said book.
When I meet a children's book author I am generally more impressed with their organization than I am with their creations. More to the point, I am confused by a publishing system which pairs authors and illustrators together in a way that feels pre-packaged. With that said we live in a time when kids have some amazing books to choose from, and they are taylored to accommodate children's needs with pinpoint precision. My books come from my heart, and my ideas come from my childhood.
The weirdness and random poetry comes from Weirdland Quadrant Zulu17 sector 9 late at night.
I've been working on a few kid's books recently. Sadly, they are currently unpublished. These are primarily inspired by what my kids like —and don't like. They also represent what I would like to see on the shelf. Though it's cliche' to say that kids don't like being talked down to, I would add that the success of the occasional bizarro-gem is indicative of a need for more books that strive to speak to the child from a place that is so far out that the mere fact that some publisher had the gazams to print it should be enough inspiration to purchase said book. 
When I meet a children's book author I am generally more impressed with their organization than I am with their creations. More to the point, I am confused by a publishing system which pairs authors and illustrators together in a way that feels pre-packaged. With that said we live in a time when kids have some amazing books to choose from, and they are taylored to accommodate children's needs with pinpoint precision. My books come from my heart, and my ideas come from my childhood.
The weirdness and random poetry comes from Weirdland Quadrant Zulu17 sector 9 late at night.
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