Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids
$9.99
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Book Synopsis: From award-winning author Elissa Brent Weissman comes a collection of quirky, smart, and vulnerable childhood works by some of today’s foremost children’s authors and illustrators—revealing young talent, the storytellers they would one day become, and the creativity they inspire today.
Everyone’s story begins somewhere… For Linda Sue Park, it was a trip to the ocean, a brand-new typewriter, and a little creative license. For Jarrett J. Krosoczka, it was a third grade writing assignment that ignited a creative fire in a kid who liked to draw. For Kwame Alexander, it was a loving poem composed for Mother’s Day—and perfected through draft after discarded draft. For others, it was a teacher, a parent, a beloved book, a word of encouragement. It was trying, and failing, and trying again. It was a love of words, and pictures, and stories. Your story is beginning, too. Where will it go? Read more
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Unlock the hidden gems of your favorite children's authors and illustrators with "Our Story Begins." Delve into the childhood works that shaped the storytellers they have become today. Discover the quirky, smart, and inspiring pieces that will ignite your own creativity and imagination. Let these talented individuals inspire you to embark on your own storytelling journey.
Join award-winning author Elissa Brent Weissman on a captivating journey through the early writings and drawings of renowned artists like Linda Sue Park, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, and Kwame Alexander. Be inspired by their humble beginnings and witness the raw talent that propelled them to greatness. Let their stories of perseverance and passion fuel your own creative ambitions.
Every great story starts with a spark of inspiration. "Our Story Begins" is not just a book—it's a gateway to a world of endless possibilities. Allow yourself to be transported back to the innocence of childhood, where anything is possible and creativity knows no bounds. Let the words and pictures within these pages reignite your love for storytelling and set your imagination free.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and creativity? Let "Our Story Begins" be your guiding light. Embrace the storyteller within you and unleash your creative potential. The adventure awaits, and your story is just beginning. Order your copy now and start crafting your own tale of inspiration and wonder.
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