RAR #114: Writing the Book You Needed as a Child, a conversation with Susan Tan

I met author, Susan Tan, face to face on my summer trip to Boston. Her middle-grade books about Cilla Lee-Jenkins have become favorites of mine to recommend, and she was every bit as fun as I thought she’d be!

She’s also incredibly smart, and she’s writing wonderful books for our kids. On today’s Read-Aloud Revival podcast, Susan Tan and I talk about living a reading and writing life.

This episode is for aspiring writers, those who want to see more kids reflected in literature, and anyone who loves a good story.

(And pssst: If you and your kids love Ramona Quimby, you’re going to especially enjoy getting to know Cilla Lee-Jenkins.)

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• her experience learning to read and how that impacted her future career
• why kids need books that reflect their reality
• her writing process … and you don’t want to miss this. It’s… quirky. 😅

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/114/.