TheApple

Hello Snowbird,

    I'm not an author, an author has been published.  To this date I've only had a few poems published in anthologies, which, technically,  isn't the same as being published.  

I'm a writer. 

So are you. 

   With regards to your question:  I think you've already stated the answer in these conversations.  Young writers bring perspective to their readers, as do we all.   The perspective of the young writer is less complex, more direct, and, often, cleaner ~ more clear.  Young people see fewer complexities.   Sometimes this is good because then the reader fills in the gaps with their own complexities.  Sometimes this is not so good because the writing tends to seem simplistic. 

Still, perspective is unique, and necessary ~ it is representative of the world we live in...and that is valuable.

    Your gift is also valuable.  How are you using it?  Touting another person's work is a great thing ~ I love Ray Bradbury's work ~ but, using your promotional skills to focus on another's work is a job, not a calling.  What are you working on?  Where does your heart lead you? 

Here's a clever saying:  the fine art of writing is the professional skill of applying one's ass to the chair!     Which is to say: having all those great stories in your head isn't enough...one must discipline one's self to sit down and write the stories that wind around our brains!

What are you writing about now?   I'm interested.

~debo

I think you are correct, young writers may be more attune to young readers... I also think that young writers should be encouraged, and that publishers should be willing to publish their work ~ if it is good....you see there is a tickly little problem with this, so far as I am aware there are no "young publishers"....which means the work will have to be interesting to the adult reader who considers whether or not to publish it. 

You sound as if you are walking that fine line between young and not-so-young....are you a teen?  

When I was a teacher I had all my students write for publication.  I helped them to learn the format and I helped to edit  their work, then I helped them submit it to magazines that were strictly for children writers.  They loved the challenge.

Have you written anything yet....? Because it is likely that eventually you will ~ your enthusiasm is so high ~ I think you should give it a try!

If you are going to be a bilingual teacher why don't you have a profile here, and join insome of the other conversations?  I never see you around.  

Bilingual books, especially story books, are in high demand.   Is it English/Spanish ?  

When you work with the kids you could offer to help them get published .... and that would be excellent.... still, you should try your hand at it...it really is fun to write a piece you're proud of... I'm working on a piece now that could use some hispanic influence... it's called The La Luz Trinity...about 3 sisters who want to travel to Juarez to work in the factories....can you see where this is going?

My attitude toward all children, bilingual or not, is one of love and affection.  I also have a deep respect for children, and they seem to sense this in me because we are drawn to one another.  Yes, bi-lingual can mean any two languages, that's why I asked if your other language is Spanish. 

I also speak Sign Language....does this make me bi-lingual? or bi-fingural?

Multi-language students abound in other parts of the world.  When we are very young, our brains are soaking in everything around us, so if young children are given the opportunity to experience other languages they can learn them very quickly, with little struggle.  I have a girlfriend from Poland who speaks four languages.  I admire this quality.

When I travelled to Tahiti I was told that students must have a minimum of three languages just to get into their high schools.  (amazing and wonderful)

I am currently writing courses and lesson plans to teach English to international students on a website called Myngle.  Have you heard of this school yet?  If you are interested, go to Myngle.com and check them out.

If I were to have another career field it would have been as an anthropologist to study the cultures and mythologies of the world.  This subject fascinates me.  

In my last post I asked a question... >>>I'm working on a piece now that could use some hispanic influence... it's called The La Luz Trinity...about 3 sisters who want to travel to Juarez to work in the factories....can you see where this is going?<<<   ...will you respond?   Is your second language Spanish, do you know about the situation in Juarez?   Just curious.

Wish you the best, hope you keep coming back,

~debo

I speak Hmong.  I'm going to learn some Chinese, Japanese, and Korean and work with  Asian American students.

First is Best? How do readers feel about an author's second book, compared to the first?

go here, see this >>>   http://theapple.monster.com/news/articles/7309-teacher-creates-student-publishing-company    right up your alley!

Keep Smiling,

~debo

 Dear bobblehead,

Aw, s/he cute. But he definitely needs a sword. 

Interesting sources!

 Dear Percy,

Any relation to Harry?   Welcome to TheApple, and thanks for posting. I especially like the fact that you gave nothing away by not revealing just who the main character that dies is.

Hope you'll continue to visit and that you'll always remain a (fellow) bookworm.

Regards,

John

bobblehead says ...

Ok : http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/Unique-castle-sword-found-in.1580775.jp

Now we have the answer to: Which came first...The boid or the swoid?

I heard it was some form of toid.

The hero of Swordbird is an escaped ’slavebird’, Miltin, who leads the woodbirds once they learn of Turnatt’s strategy. The title refers to a legendarily heroic bird of peace. The Swordbird is the only one who can save the forest, so young birds Aska and Miltin fly off on a dangerous mission to find the Leasone gem. This stone, paired with an ancient song from the ‘Old Scripture’, will conjure Swordbird’s help.

 —The Guardian

 Let's be honest. Children are not the voice we hear on this blog.

Swordbird

This book had an interesting plot. I think my friend baily would like this book. She would like it because it had lots of details, exciting, and action.

—Kayla Ky. (age 11, grade 6)