Updating the books caused a bit of a stir among your adult readers, but when I read the new books, I didn't notice anything too different. It's great to see how many young readers have grown into adults who are writers, editors, teachers and librarians. What kind of "fan" reaction do you have from adults?
The characters had to buy "Kid Kits," that had art projects, to make them even better babysitters. I hoped the readers would see that sometimes you have to spend money to make money. There is an appeal to running your own business and earning your own money. I loved setting up the office, answering the telephone, getting the mail. When I was 7, 8 or 9, unlike most kids, I always wanted to play office. It was important to me to show what kids were capable of. I don't know if a lot of books dealt with the business aspect of doing grown up kids. I almost feel bad! I gave an idealistic view of what it could be. I started one and it didn't work out-we all wanted the same jobs! You were the inspiration for many of your readers' own babysitting businesses. Those issues are timeless, and so are friendships. They learned sign language to communicate with him. The girls babysat for kids with autism, one who couldn't hear. The Legend of Strap Buckner (Holiday House, 2001)Ĭonnie is an experienced speaker and presenter who enjoys sharing her passion for writing and her experience as a writer with readers and writers of all ages.There were a lot of other different issues.When Esther Morris Headed West (Holiday House, 2001).Thank You Very Much, Captain Ericsson! (Holiday House, 2005 Berndtsdotter Books, 2012).
It’s 1958 and Tess McAllister is in third-grade.
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