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Why do you enjoy writing poetry for kids?
Because children love rhythm and rhyme—it makes reading feel like singing a song.
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Where do your ideas come from?
Everyday things! A spilled glass of milk or a grumpy cat can turn into a funny poem.
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Who’s your favorite character in your poems?
“Sir Socks,” a knight who always loses his shoes. Kids giggle every time they meet him.
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Do you write poems daily?
Yes, even tiny ones. I treat them like word puzzles that keep my mind playful.
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Which book inspired you as a child?
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein. It showed me poetry can be silly and wise at once.
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Do kids help you test your poems?
Absolutely—I read them aloud to see where they laugh or shout the loudest.
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What’s the hardest part of writing rhymes?
Finding the right balance between funny and clear—sometimes rhymes sound forced if I’m not careful.
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How do you keep kids engaged?
Short verses, funny twists, and silly wordplay that invite children to read along.
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What advice do you give young writers?
Play with words—make them dance, rhyme, or sound silly. Writing should feel like fun.
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What’s your next project?
A poetry book about messy breakfasts and silly school mornings—kids will see themselves in it.