tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post7475905457908804453..comments2023-11-06T12:36:23.406-05:00Comments on Diary of a Children's Book Writer: A Strange PredicamentSheri Perl-Oshinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-66688874922231733502009-01-22T18:09:00.000-05:002009-01-22T18:09:00.000-05:00Oh thanks Jason. I'll take a look-see.Oh thanks Jason. I'll take a look-see.Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-72833900250248920982009-01-22T10:39:00.000-05:002009-01-22T10:39:00.000-05:00I tagged you in a meme if you're interested.I tagged you in a meme if you're interested.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390976365608913886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-20325391114588145332009-01-21T20:28:00.000-05:002009-01-21T20:28:00.000-05:00Kelly, I wonder what attracts us to the classics t...Kelly, I wonder what attracts us to the classics time and time again? And then there are others that are hard for today's reader to get through. <BR/><BR/>Good point Corey! This absolutely applies to picture books too. I love that line from Harry, but you're right - not too PC for today's sensitive society. Also, today publishers do not want animals that can speak or dress. Beatrice Potter herself would be jobless - in my opinion the person who single handedly created this genre we call picture books.Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-45915400396950817142009-01-20T19:35:00.000-05:002009-01-20T19:35:00.000-05:00I often wonder about this as it applies to picture...I often wonder about this as it applies to picture books. I think some of the older one would not only NOT sell, they would never be published today! Certainly not with their current wording. Harry the Dirty Dog "walks in the shade that a fat lady made." Ha! Can you see that one flying today?Corey Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-17676457452588703412009-01-20T15:15:00.000-05:002009-01-20T15:15:00.000-05:00What a great question ... I've thought the same th...What a great question ... I've thought the same thing about children's picture books ... old versus new. With those, some of the older ones are just wonderful.Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-46248101836530454182009-01-20T10:30:00.000-05:002009-01-20T10:30:00.000-05:00Keri, I don't know. I think it is either that, or ...Keri, I don't know. I think it is either that, or they have become programmed as far as what to expect of our main characters and the story elements in general. When we don't deliver them as expected, I think people are disappointed, although, they might not know exactly why...<BR/><BR/>Lapillus, I agree and you do bring up a very interesting point. Classics reflect the time they were written. We can identify with today's books because it is about us! So, why then do we make kids study the classics in school? Do you think they should read more modern literature? Do you think if kids did read more modern literature in school, we'd have more students who actually enjoy reading??? I do. I think reading should be more well rounded - a little of the classics and a little of today's books. <BR/><BR/>Gotta, I think winter, in general, is a quiet, reflective time, don't you?<BR/><BR/>PJ, I'm afraid you're right, but I wonder if that is a good thing, or a bad thing about us? Seems in those centuries/decades, life was less stressful. People had more time. I wonder which came first... did our life style change literature? <BR/><BR/>Amy - I would love to have a cup of jo with you, any day of the week! And yes, my mind is a bit odd, but that is a prerequisite to being a writer, is it not? So, how was NYC? Did you wear all black and keep your head down low? Did those city folk surprise you with a smile???<BR/><BR/>Thanks everyone for your viewpoints. I love a good debate!Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-60905429181025763382009-01-20T09:57:00.000-05:002009-01-20T09:57:00.000-05:00Sheri, I love how your mind works. I wish we lived...Sheri, I love how your mind works. I wish we lived closer so we could share a cup of coffee! <BR/>I don't think they would sell either. I feel that literature reflects society as a whole. What sells are the stories with which folks relate, and at least a portion of those stories reflect pieces of ourselves.Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-22677296232901302812009-01-19T19:21:00.000-05:002009-01-19T19:21:00.000-05:00My opinion - for the vast majority of classics, no...My opinion - for the vast majority of classics, no way would they sell as it in today's market. People's attention spans are way too short these days and require so much more stimulation!<BR/>Neat question.PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-39767480869020671132009-01-19T18:13:00.000-05:002009-01-19T18:13:00.000-05:00A few might but I doubt many would. Life and liter...A few might but I doubt many would. Life and literature were quite a bit different in past centuries, even past decades. What becomes a "classic" of any given time frame usually resonates with the society of its time. <BR/><BR/>I can't name a single classic that I've read that resonates with me like so many modern books do.Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-79774536792922602632009-01-19T17:52:00.000-05:002009-01-19T17:52:00.000-05:00Interesting question.. :) I've never been a fan of...Interesting question.. :) <BR/><BR/>I've never been a fan of classics, but I read them and then, I was always happy I did. Do you think our society is too quick to enjoy some of the classics? Hmm..Keri Mikulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674081854220914215noreply@blogger.com