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It’s not every day I meet a debut picture book author who knocks the socks clear off my feet. I can’t even FIND my socks now. Check out Beth Ferry in this interview with Darlene Beck

Originally posted on Darlene Beck-Jacobson:

I am especially excited today to bring a post by my friend and fellow children���s book author BETH FERRY.�� Her debut PB, STICK & STONE (hmh.com) is being released this month to starred reviews.�� ���Stick��� around, because one lucky reader will have a chance to win a signed copy of this endearing story of friendship.�� Here���s Beth with how it all came about:

I���ve always loved reading.

I read while brushing my teeth.

I read while eating breakfast.

I read while walking to the bus stop with my older sister steering me clear of rocks and trees and fast moving vehicles.

I read anything and everything ��� cereal boxes, shampoo bottles, recipes, and of course, books, books, books!

I became an English major in college because I loved to read.

But I never actually thought of becoming a writer.

I scribbled stories now and again.
I once wrote a story���

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