Jerry Spinelli

Wow! I was able to hear Jerry Spinelli on Saturday afternoon! Even though his books are for are not for Kindergartners, he is an author I try to follow. His work is inspiring, thoughtful, and very entertaining. I loved seeing so many young people had come to hear him speak and get a signed book. He had two pieces of advice for writers:
1. write what you care about- if it is something that interests you and you are passionate about then it will connect with readers
2. write, write, write!!

I will be sharing this advice with my kindergartners on Monday (along with the book he autographed for them!)