In this interview, Rebecca Laxton discusses everything from activism and conservation efforts for young readers to The Metamorphosis of Emma Murry.
Author: Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison provides writing and research services as the CEO of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She has been an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and has published academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.
How Do You Live?, by Genzaburō Yoshino, is a meaningful and thoroughly enjoyable introduction to the meaning of life—for readers of all ages.
Based on a true story from the author’s experience, The Mermaid Who Learned to Dance is an inspiring, heart-warming fairy tale.
Broken Bones and Broken Hearts is another fantastic addition to the Piper and Enza series. A Q&A at the end of the story offers readers even more information.
Superman Smashes the Klan, byby Gene Luen Yang, is an inspiring, well-handled adaptation that is timely and clever—well worth a read.
Sadie Sasquatch Goes to School is a funny and reassuring story to help new students get used to the idea that school will differ from home.
As a sequel to Piki Goes to College, Piki Goes Flying offers readers even more information about and insight into the life and role of a service dog.
Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals, by Jennifer Welborn, is a fun and informative story for teaching young readers about caring for animals.
The Great Lion Escape is an entertaining read written for kids by a kid-and-parent team who gets what makes a good story.
Antoinette Truglio Martin’s Famous Seaweed Soup is a fun way to teach children about the balance between independence and shared experience.