While driving around today running various non-writing-related errands, I found my mind drawn fortuitously back to the written word by good old NPR–don’t miss this great little interview with M.T. Anderson about his latest book, The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, courtesy of News and Notes (a program I LOVE, by the way–Farai Chideya is an awesome host).
The Horn Book’s website has a list of Recommended Books about South Asia that includes books primarily for younger readers. I’m a little disturbed at how short the list is–I can think of at least a couple more books offhand–and I wonder why it doesn’t include any titles for older readers; but it’s certainly a start.
Looking for some inspiration this summer? The Oregon Coast Children’s Book Writer’s Workshop will take place July 16 – 20, 2007, in Oceanside, Oregon. The price is relatively reasonable, and instructors will include a range of writers and literary types, including David Greenberg, Patricia Hermes, Mel Boring, Judy O’Malley of Charlesbridge Publishing, and Susan Cohen of Writers House.
