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My son’s school had the good fortune to have children’s book author Antony Lishak visit yesterday. He read them Clickety-Clack, Something to Pack and signed books after school. It was a real treat!
In addition to Clickety-Clack, we also picked up Jumble the Puppy and it was a race to get home to see which we should read first. In Clickety-Clack, a counting storybook, I was also very impressed by Ian Penney’s artwork. Rich and detail-oriented, there’s lots to see and “feel.” And there’s no escaping the appeal of an adorable puppy up to mischief.
Antony Lishak is a former primary school teacher who also has a fabulous website. His writing tips are good ones to remember even for this old dog:
- Think before you write.
- Remember – We are ALL authors.
- Use your own experiences.
- Decide who you are writing for.
- No one ever wrote a story and got it right first time!
- Look for ways of saying what you want to say in as brief a way as possible.
And don’t miss his other site, Creative Writing 4 Kids, where children can read and write stories for publication online.
What children’s book authors have you met?
Tags: children’s books, books, authors, antony lishak, reading, children, kids, playing, fun, family, parenting
hi you came to our school st.chris on monday and you gave me and my sis some great ideas and we just wanted to say thanks
all the best with the rest of your books
imogen and bronya
what other schools have you been to except
st jonhs primary school?
how did you become a writer?
did you have to go to a special school to learn how to write?
regards lucy walker
1900 days ago
[...] Hsien-Hsien Lei presents Antony Lishak, Children’s Book Author posted at Play Library, saying, “Thanks!” [...]
That must have been fun for the kids to meet the author.
Here via the carnival of family life.
1906 days ago
[...] Ever met a children’s book author? Hsien of Play Library had the opportunity in Antony Lishak, Children’s Book Author. He even gave her some writing tips! [...]