Sandra asked Kathy Stinson:

What do you find most difficult when writing the text of a picture book?

Kathy Stinson One thing that's difficult that is also quite fun is paring down the text to the story's essentials. I'll agonize over every sentence, every word, and often end up taking out a sentence I've agonized over the most. But I'd say the most difficult thing for me is nailing the ending. I want the reader to know for sure that they've come to the last page and be left feeling emotionally satisfied.

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