Would you like to know more about Bethany, the author of Mouse's House, A Different Thanksgiving, and other modern classics? Today, I am asking Bethany all about her journey as an author and burning questions about her books.
Part 1: About the Author
Q. What made you decide to write books?
A. I just always enjoyed doing it. It came naturally.
Q. What is your favorite book that you have written and why?
A. A Different Thanksgiving, because I love reading it to my fish.
Q. What is your favorite book you have read; besides the ones you have written?
A. I love the Whatever After Series. It's about a girl and her brother, who go through a mirror into fairy tales. I like that it is in audio book format.
Q. Would you ever create an audiobook?
A. I would, but I'm not sure how.
Q. What does your writing process look like?
A. It depends on if it is a chapter book or a picture book. For chapter books, I use an app on the computer that writes down what I say. After I tell the story, my mom helps me edit it. For picture books, I start by drawing the pictures in pencil and pen. Then, I use marker, crayon, and color pencil. After that, I add the words.
Q. How do you decide if you should publish your book?
A. I ask myself "is it good enough?" Then I ask my mom and my sisters what they think.
Q. What is the first book that you would recommend to someone who is new to your work?
A. I would encourage Penny and Polly for kids who are ages 8 to 12 who haven't read chapter books for that long, but still like longer stories. I would recommend A Different Thanksgiving for ages 2 to 8 and Mouse's House for ages 1 to 6, since they are intended for younger readers.
Part 2: Mouse's House
Q. What inspired you to write Mouse's House?
A. I saw a picture of a mouse inside a cup, and the story came naturally, so I decided to write it.
Q. Is there a lesson children can learn from Mouse's House?
A. I always thought that home is important. Each home is different. Family is important too.
Part 3: A Different Thanksgiving
Q. Who is your favorite character in a Different Thanksgiving?
A. Gobble Gobble.
Q. What was the most challenging part of writing it?
A. Drawing the pictures.
Part 4: Polly and Penny
Q. Who is your favorite character in Polly and Penny?
A. Hannah. She was written as the annoying little sister. I think she's really funny!
Q. Why did you decide to write about parrots?
A. I thought of lots of different animals for the Scarlett and her pets series, so I thought parrots could be the next one, since I like parrots.
Q. Which is easier, writing a chapter book or a picture book?
A. Picture books, because they are shorter.
Q. Is there a moral to the story?
A. Polly wasn't satisfied with her home, but she realized that it didn't matter what her home looked like. What mattered was her family that loved her.
Now you know all about the author. If you have any more questions, leave a comment and we will answer them sometime!
Love,
Mika and Bethany
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