Everyone’s the same
Dear Jaheim, I think you’ve come up with a lovely idea for your story. I agree with you that everyone has different needs, abilities and goals, but at the same […]
writing advice for children
Adventurous and shocking
Dear Sheppard, I’m thrilled to read that you find my stories both adventurous and shocking. And funny. That, too. I’ve selected your letter today because we had a blizzard yesterday […]
Slime
Dear Jack, I love your cover version of Martin Bridge: Blazing Ahead. Like you and Martin, I also like making slime. I made plenty of it when my son was […]
Green polka-dot room
Dear Klara, I so enjoyed the description of your room. You have it set up perfectly for someone who loves to read. I can see why you would want to […]
Ziplining
Dear Ashlyn, Like you, I’m not a big fan of heights, but it is fun to watch others ziplining or bungee jumping. I was watching a group of bungee jumpers […]
Butterflies and bees
Hi Lola, Thanks so much for your drawing of a Spring scene where you are reading under a tree surrounded by bees and butterflies. Even the book you are reading […]
Happy animal
Dear Rateriios, What a lovely collection of personality traits you’ve given to your imaginary animal. I especially like that it can run in a perfect circle. Circles are so hard […]
Bike tricks
Hi Ethan, I suppose if you wear all the right protective gear and take some lessons from an expert about how to properly execute some cool bike tricks, you might […]
Poolside
Dear Jahsia, Oh boy would I like to jump in that pool you’ve drawn. It is unbearably hot here in Halifax right now. Even my puppy doesn’t want to go […]
Aliens (from outer space)
Dear Tilman, Thank you for sharing your reading interests, which certainly covers a rather wide range. I also like your drawing of aliens visiting Earth, maybe even a neighbourhood just […]