“At this stage I am not involved with young adults as closely as many other writers. My children are grown up and my grandchildren are still quite young.” ChildrenStillsYoungStageInvolvedAdultsYoung AdultMy ChildrenGrandchildrenMy Grandchildren Author:Margaret Mahy
“I don't think I prefer writing for one age group above another. I am just as pleased with a story which I feel works well for very small children as I do with a story for young adults.” ThinkingFeelsWritingWellsChildrenStoriesAgeYoungGroupsAdultsYoung AdultSmall Child Author:Margaret Mahy
“This is what happens when you are on the wrong side of 40. Young adults, who could be your children, are now working with you. I was playing their parents or mentor. I started to think: Oh, I am not part of that group any more.” ThinkingChildrenHappensYoungParentSidesGroupsAdultsOur ChildrenYoung AdultYour ChildrenMentor Author:Geoffrey Rush
“I don't read young adult or children's books, now that my grandchildren are beyond the age of my reading to them. I read reviews, and so I'm aware of what's out there. But I tend not to read the books.” ChildrenBookAgeYoungReadingAdultsYoung AdultReviewsGrandchildrenChildren's BooksMy Grandchildren Author:Lois Lowry
“The annual award of $5,000 goes to an author for a meritorious book published in the previous year for children or young adults. Scott O'Dell established this award to encourage other writers--particularly new authors--to focus on historical fiction. He hoped in this way to increase the interest of young readers in the historical background that has helped to shape their country and their world.” WorldWayYearsChildrenBookCountryYoungInterestFictionFocusReaderShapesAdultsIncreaseHistoricalYoung AdultBackgroundsAwardsHistorical FictionAnnualsDellPrevious Years Author:Scott O'Dell