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graveyard; cemetery; writing tips for children; writing tips for kids

Row of grave markers

January 12, 2015 Jessica1

Dear Ellie, The grave markers you’ve drawn must be made of granite because you’ve lined them up so precisely, like the ones found in more modern cemeteries. I like the […]

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Cemetery with hilltop church

December 8, 2014 Jessica1

Dear Madison, Were you inspired by the Holy Cross Cemetery on South Park Street in Halifax when you completed this drawing? The little church on the hill reminds me of […]

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Frankenstein at school

November 24, 2014 Jessica1

Dear A.J., You’ve drawn a very convincing buddy for Dr. Frankenstein. I’m glad that you would make friends with him because sometimes new students have a hard time fitting in […]

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Gravestone with Heavy Clouds

September 9, 2014 Jessica1

Dear Cheryl, You’ve drawn quite the bleak cemetery, much like I described in the opening scene from my new novel, The Spotted Dog Last Seen. Well done! I especially liked […]

 Graveyard  cemetery, graveyard; cemetery; writing tips for children; writing tips for kids

Graveyard with Bats

July 28, 2014 Jessica1

Dear Olivia, I really like your graveyard scene, complete with bats flying at sunset and the RIP markers (which stands for Rest in Peace). Is that you with the ponytail […]

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Groundwood Books, Toronto

Kids Can Press, Toronto

Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax

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