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Creative ways for kids and books to meet
Chronicle Books has some innovative books and kits, which I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing in the past. This morning I opened an e-mail from the publisher and found out about two cool and, yes, creative concepts.
I appreciate different ways in which words and reading are presented to children–making reading fun and accessible. It appears [...]
Reading as inspiration
Whether you read nonfiction to learn about the American Revolution or novels to read about fictional vampires, your reading can serve a purpose to fuel your creativity.
Lately, as the light has changed to indicate seasonal change, I find myself spending less time in front of a computer and more time tucked into a good book…or [...]
Ideas based on someone else’s work–Creative or not?
This week, in its first authorized sequel, the Winnie the Pooh characters reappear in “Return to the Hundred Acre Wood,” complete with a new otter character. The Pooh Properties Trust decided to have a writer create a sequel, without (in their words, stated in the New York Times) doing damage to the original books by [...]
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