These days, most of my interactions with young people are centered on the poetry or theater classes I teach, so the students I know are reading contemporary poets (they love Willie Perdomo) and scripts (No Child, by Nilaja Sun and Twilight by Anna Deavere Smith). I don't know their reading habits outside of our class, but I believe that they enjoy stories that they can relate to, learn from, be challenged by - you know, the usual good writing that every reader craves.
Students can't leave their lives at the door when they come to school. They bring with them whatever is going on at home and in their communities. Po… - Renee Watson
Students can't leave their lives at the door when they come to school. They bring with them whatever is going on at home and in their communities. Po…
- Renee Watson
One important thing I take away daily is that for all the talk about what youth are not doing - especially young people of color - I know there are m… - Renee Watson
One important thing I take away daily is that for all the talk about what youth are not doing - especially young people of color - I know there are m…
I have learned patience, for sure. Pre-publication is a long waiting game, especially for authors of picture books. We write the manuscript, sign the… - Renee Watson
I have learned patience, for sure. Pre-publication is a long waiting game, especially for authors of picture books. We write the manuscript, sign the…
In my writing I hope to have a balance between the good and bad, the hard and soft. - Renee Watson
In my writing I hope to have a balance between the good and bad, the hard and soft.
I teach young people how the arts can be used to stand up against injustice. - Renee Watson
I teach young people how the arts can be used to stand up against injustice.
I have a writing space in my apartment, but I prefer to write at coffee shops. When I'm stuck, I take a walk and spend time outside to clear my mind.… - Renee Watson
I have a writing space in my apartment, but I prefer to write at coffee shops. When I'm stuck, I take a walk and spend time outside to clear my mind.…
Picture books are more difficult for me because it is telling a huge story in the least amount of words. - Renee Watson
Picture books are more difficult for me because it is telling a huge story in the least amount of words.
Once I became an adult and started to pursue writing as a professional career, I realized my main characters were always young people. My stories nat… - Renee Watson
Once I became an adult and started to pursue writing as a professional career, I realized my main characters were always young people. My stories nat…
I have always known that I wanted to work with youth through the arts and I believe the arts can help young people cope with hardship. - Renee Watson
I have always known that I wanted to work with youth through the arts and I believe the arts can help young people cope with hardship.
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