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Dear Mem Fox, I Have Read All Your Books Even the Pathetic Ones: And Other Incidents in the Life of a Children's Book Author
by
Mem Fox
The internationally acclaimed children’s book writer, on herself and on the art of writing and publishing children’s books.
Paperback, 228 pages
Published
March 31st 1992
by Mariner Books
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Mem Fox, an Australian children's book author, grew up in southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), where her parents were missionaries. Rather than college, she attended drama school in England, where she met her English husband, Malcolm. The two of them then moved as "migrants" to Australia and have never left. She got a job as a tutor in drama at a college, then became a lecturer (during which time she got her college degree). She is also a storyteller, writer and mother of one daughter, Chloe. She goes...more
This book is hilarious and interesting. Born in Australia, Mem Fox grew up in an African village with intellectually energetic parents, then went to drama school in England, where she met her husband. The two of them drifted around before settling in Australia. Both teach, and Fox has a lot to say about that, as well as topics that range from what it's like to have written a bestselling and emphatically Australian children's book to why her OCD is the fault of Switzerland. Lots of fun.
Great advice for those looking to write picture books. An interesting upbringing in Africa, and fascinating tours. I only put two stars because I felt troubled by her stance on motherhood, or rather, her mothering of her daughter. I admire the honesty of the writing, but worried for her daughter.
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I have found the chapters on writing to be really inspiring for primary writing teachers. I keep reading passages and wanting to share them with my class.
She made me laugh, and had some good advice on writing for children. Not a book I'd re-read, but entertaining in the context of my writing for children class.
An interesting memoir from the children's book author and literacy advocate, Mem Fox, From her childhood in Africa to her experiences publishing her famous books like Possum Magic, Mem has had an interesting life.
Not a book for kids, in spite of the fact that I found it in my school library. Mem explores some adult experiences here.
Not a book for kids, in spite of the fact that I found it in my school library. Mem explores some adult experiences here.
Funny, sad, interesting. She's open and honest about her life.
The best title! A favorite author.
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Mem Fox was born in Australia, grew up in Africa, studied drama in England, and returned to Adelaide, Australia in 1970, where she has lived with her husband, Malcolm, and daughter Chloë, happily ever after.
Mem Fox is Australia’s most highly regarded picture-book author. Her first book, Possum Magic, is the best selling children’s book ever in Australia, with sales of over three million. And in th...more
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Mem Fox is Australia’s most highly regarded picture-book author. Her first book, Possum Magic, is the best selling children’s book ever in Australia, with sales of over three million. And in th...more
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