But the relationship between reader and writer is, first and foremost, skinless--and that's why it is often so strong.

Four writers whose work hit me hard as a kid reader and writer; have you read them? Do you want to talk about writers who shaped you as a reader and writer?

A visit to Louise Fitzhugh's illustrations at the Eric Carle Museum last month prompted some thoughts on reading and rereading Harriet.

desoyunoencama linked to a thoughtful essay by Matt Cheney, who looks back at the hopes and disappointments of wanting to be a writer--and be published--from a young age ( Read more... )