31 Days, 31 Lists: Day Twenty-Two – 2017 Fictionalized Nonfiction for Kids

Okay. Fun with defining terms.

So what exactly do I mean when I say that something is a work of “fictionalized nonfiction”? Well, let’s look at what makes a book a work of fiction or nonfiction. When writing for children, I personally believe that it is possible to write something fun and fabulous without relying on false situations, fake dialogue, or any other shortcuts. But is that always the best way to tell a story? Not necessarily. Some books with factual subjects benefit greatly from a...