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On writing for a younger audience
May 9, 2018
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On writing for a younger audience
Laura
May 9, 2018
Quote

On writing for a younger audience

Laura
May 9, 2018
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“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”

Madeleine L'Engle


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