"How Writing for Kids Is Like American Idol"

     I'm mostly posting about this Great Article by Laura Salas at Wordy Girls because I want the link in my blog history.
     Laura breaks down the American Idol process equating the steps to the children's book industry. I completely agree with her assessment. I've been an American Idol fan since I first viewed the show and felt the obvious similarities. Lucky for us in the books fields, we don't have to put ourselves out there so visibly for all to watch us fall flat on our faces. It just feels that way sometimes...