https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv en-us 2020-07-02 03:29:39 UTC 2026-03-17 08:20:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png lyza2027 https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645578919 Many celebrities have penned children's books. They may not always have the substance that classics may have, but because they are celebrities, the books are published, sold, and often bought and shared with children.]]> 2020-07-02 03:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645578919 lyza2027 https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645581966 Newbery-winning writer Paula Fox is related to the famous rocker Courtney Love, who has published children's books. ]]> 2020-07-02 03:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645581966 lyza2027 https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645587268 Author-illustrator Elisha Cooper shares her frustration with celebrities writing poorly written picture books. Celebrities do not always understand the importance of children's literature and crediting those involved in the process. These books may also become "message driven" on the celebrities' agenda. ]]> 2020-07-02 03:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645587268 lyza2027 https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645590999 Celebrities often go overboard when it comes to their children's books. They exaggerate names. They set out to teach a lesson rather than tell a story. Often, illustrators do not get paid their fair share because of the celebrity's status. According to editor, Ursula Nordstrom, good books are those written by authors who strongly recall the feelings and experiences of their own childhood. ]]> 2020-07-02 03:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645590999 lyza2027 https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645624883 Some celebrity authors like Jamie Curtis and Julie Andrews found success with critics and children alike.]]> 2020-07-02 04:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645624883 lyza2027 https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645627287 Kay Thomson's many accomplishments were overshadowed by the success of her best-selling Eloise books. ]]> 2020-07-02 04:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645627287 lyza2027 https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645630912 Authors may not be published because celebrity books are priority. Celebrity books often cost publishers more to promote pressuring them to sell enough copies to earn back high book advances. These books often require more attention leaving other authors out of play. Much of the time celebrity books do sell bringing publishing companies big bucks. ]]> 2020-07-02 05:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645630912 lyza2027 https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645639574 Writer, Jerry Spinelli, had a celebrity to thank for his great success. Without being introduced ,by chance, to a restaurant of very important people, Spinelli may have never had his chance to share his wonderful stories. ]]> 2020-07-02 05:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645639574 lyza2027 https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645644810 Children are the ones who are left to read and carry the stories with them. Children may begin to look up to these celebrities with questionable morals and feel it's okay to emulate them. While these celebrities who are already famous and wealthy get their book deals, talented authors who are struggling to pay their bills are sidelined waiting their turn to shine.]]> 2020-07-02 05:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645644810 lyza2027 https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645645745 2020-07-02 05:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lyza2027/4wt5lowtegm1lzyv/wish/645645745