3 Things My First Classroom Visit Taught Me About KidLit

Earlier this week, I got the opportunity to do an author talk at New Chelsea Elementary here in Kansas City, Kansas. My brother and enduring book backer Peter coordinated the visit for his 5th grade class, and another class joined us. Since this was my first official author talk, thought Id take the opportunity to reflect. Kids Are Smart Lets start with an obvious observation. (Maybe less obvious if youre like me and have middle-school boys who sometimes disguise their intelligence. Hey guys,...