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Difficult Childhood

Nikki Grimes spent much of her childhood in and out of foster homes, an experience that would influence her future writing.

Books begin a discussion

Jacqueline Woodson tries to bring her readers into the wider world and inspire them to start asking questions like “What would I do in this situation?” 

Enchanted by Merlin

Cooper’s first published book, Over Sea, Under Stone, started out as an adventure story but took a left turn when Cooper realized that what she really wanted to write was fantasy.

"A Summer to Die"

Lois Lowry tells the story behind her first book for young readers.

Teacher Appreciation

A high school English teacher who had a great reading list and gave his students songwriting assignments encouraged Blume to be creative.

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