![]() ![]() A discussion followed on each book and how childhood books influence writers. Stinson requested each workshop attendee bring a children’s picture book to the workshop that they had enjoyed anytime in their lives. Novels written by the author are Seven Clues at Pebble Creek, the Marie- Claire series and What Happened to Ivy? Other titles by Stinson include The Bare Naked Book and Harry and Walter. Stinson wrote the book based on life experiences surrounding her daughter. ![]() One of Stinson’s popular children’s books, Red is Best, is the story of a little girl whose mother does not understand about red. ![]() ![]() To date I have written 30 books and have had stories published in many anthologies,” Stinson said. My Mom has kept all my stories from Grade 4 on. “The title of the book I wrote was Jelly Bean Jungle. Given the option to write an essay or a children’s book for a class assignment, she chose to write a children’s book. Stinson, a resident of Rockwood, began her writing career 35 years ago in university. The workshop, open to writers of all experience levels, was held at the Rockwood library on Nov. The potential pitfalls, target audience and illustrations, all integral parts in writing a children’s picture book, were discussed at a writer’s workshop led by Wellington County Library writer in residence Kathy Stinson. The text of a children’s picture book is often short and simple, but it isn’t always easier to write. ![]()
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