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Katie's avatar

This gave me a lot to think about. Some of it a little bit uncomfortable, as I was raised to think that we shouldn’t want an audience. Now I see how silly that is—it’s about connection.

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Belle Boggs & Beatrice Allen's avatar

Thanks, Katie! I think there's a good time for writing-for-yourself, but yeah, I also think that kids really do want that connection to a reader/listener.

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Nicole Graev Lipson's avatar

There is something so particularly comforting about watching children compose their own stories. Gives me hope in the world!

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Belle Boggs & Beatrice Allen's avatar

I think so too, Nicole!

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mamie buttons's avatar

Bea’s story is so great!!!

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Belle Boggs & Beatrice Allen's avatar

It is! I don't know if she'll want to post--but maybe I could get her to read one and we could finally post a video?

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mamie buttons's avatar

that would be awesome and a real treat !

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mamie buttons's avatar

ya’ll need to post it!

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