RAR #71: The Research and Inspiration Behind Fascinating Historical Fiction, Caroline Starr Rose
Caroline Starr Rose is back, and she’s joining me today to talk about her historical fiction, plus she’s sharing inspiration for young authors and tips for introducing novels in verse to our kids.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- the picture book she wrote about the wetlands after Hurricane Katrina
- what research looks like for a historical fiction author
- 4 novels in verse to share with younger children
- the book Sarah read-aloud… to herself!
Kids will be so inspired to hear about Caroline’s research and writing process, so gather ’round!
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Books from this episode:
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Links from today’s show:
- RAR #15 Poetry Read-Alouds for Parents Who Are Intimidated by Poetry (Caroline’s previous episode!)
- To Build a Fire by Jack London
- More about Forrest Fenn’s Riddle
- Book darts!
- Caroline’s site
- A fun poem Caroline wrote about the Jasper research process
- Don’t miss Caroline’s picture book, Over in the Wetlands, written after Hurricane Katrina:
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Dearest Sarah,
I’m a Nana, who after homeschooling my two daughters back in the 80s, now has the high honor of having regular weekly input into my grandchildren who are in turn being faithfully homeschooled. It is a blessing beyond words.
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I probably wouldn’t have written except that the episode with Caroline Starr Rose opened an entire new area for me (and my littles) that was such a delightful surprise. (And I consider myself a fairly well educated person.)
The novels in verse has captivated our home! Gone Fishing, by Wissinger, has made all of us laugh and laugh til tears rolled down our cheeks. We have continued to enjoy our exploration into this new-for-us genre.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You are an AMAZING blessing to me and mine.
May our heavenly Father give you grace and peace and perseverance.
Nana
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How exciting to encounter novels in verse together! Thank you so much for sharing your story, Kerry!
I couldn’t believe it when Caroline Starr Rose said she had just written a book about the Klondike Gold Rush–I had just started reading The Call of the Wild by Jack London to my 6th grade homeschool co-op class that same day! I’m looking forward to reading her new book and passing it along to my students. And then when she mentioned Love That Dog, I knew our stars were aligned: I use that book to teach a month-long poetry writing unit to the same 6th grade class. The audiobook to that is quite good also, btw.
Thanks for another timely, interesting, and informative podcast–yet another one to share, ponder and savor.
Thanks so much for the tip on the audio version of Love That Dog, Bushra!
Wow. Just wow. I was completely blown away by the blood, sweat and tears that ACTUALLY go into creating and then having your work published.
Thank you, thank you to Caroline for being open with the rest of us about all the ups and downs that go into this crazy process! You authors work SO hard so that the rest of us can just sit back and enjoy. I take so much for granted as a reader. Thank you again!
Sarah, thank you so much for opening up this wonderful world of authors/illustrators as real, actual people…and for the massive piles of books on my and my family’s “to read” lists. You and your team are greatly appreciated by so many whom you will never even meet. Thank you!
Thank you for this episode! That was some of the most beneficial dialogue about a writer’s process I have come across. Love your podcast ❤️
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Rachel. Thanks for listening!