A Sense of Wonder: On Reading and Writing Books for Children

A Sense of Wonder: On Reading and Writing Books for Children

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Series: Episodes, 093
Tags: Episode 67, Episode 81, Episode 93
Publisher: Plume
Publication Year: 1995
ISBN: 0452274761

I know this book is out of print, but if you stumble on *any* essays by Katherine Paterson, I have this advice for you: snatch it up! This is my very favorite collection of thoughts about reading and writing books for kids. You can hear my interview with Katherine Paterson on episode 81 of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast.

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About the Book

**Description from Amazon: World-renowned, award-winning children’s book author Katherine Paterson shares her insights into the wonder of a child’s imagination in this stunning collection of more than a dozen critical essays on reading and writing for children. Originally published as two books: Gates of Excellence and The Spying Heart.

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