Ask the Author: Jane Sutton
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Jane Sutton
I was so excited to see my middle grade novel ME AND THE WEIRDOS come to life as the musical, ME AND THE KRINKLES. The brilliant script, lyrics and music, stage direction, acting and singing were all amazing! I'm so glad I got to see it and meet the creators and the cast!
Jane Sutton
Clarence had a terrifying dream that he had 2 heads, both hideous. He woke up, looked in the bathroom mirror, and saw he had 1 head, with 6 noses.
Jane Sutton
Easy: Neverland. I would hang with Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys. I would never grow up. And most importantly, I would fly.
Jane Sutton
Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout, My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor, and Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House by Alyssa Mastromonaco
Jane Sutton
What were the sources for some of the irrational fears my relatives had: extreme aversion to cats and dogs, phobia about eating food that was hot or cold, for instance?...the search for the answer would be the germ of a psychological mystery.
Jane Sutton
The hippo friends George and Martha in James Marshall's wonderful George and Martha picture book series are my faves. Why? Because they're funny and adorable and such good friends, who sometimes hurt each other's feelings but always apologize and learn from their mistakes. If everyone cared about and for each other the way they do, the world would be a much cozier place.
Jane Sutton
I wait it out. Often a little distance from a project gives me new perspective when I return to it. If all else fails, I do a crossword puzzle.
Jane Sutton
For Esther's Hanukkah Disaster, I wanted to write about a character who learns to be more empathetic, but I wanted to sneak in the message subtly in a funny, entertaining story. Aha! A story about a gorilla who shops at the last minute and buys her animal friends silly Hanukkah gifts!
Jane Sutton
A new picture book
Jane Sutton
Revise, revise and revise some more.
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