Judith Viorst: My Kirkus Q & A

h1 September 20th, 2012 by jules



 

This morning over at Kirkus, I chat with author Judith Viorst about her very funny new chapter book for children, Lulu Walks the Dogs, the follow-up to Lulu and the Brontosaurus; the enduring popularity of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; and her upcoming visit to Nashville’s Southern Festival of Books in October. When asked about her plan for the Festival, she said:

I’ll be reading from my second Lulu book, Lulu Walks the Dogs, and talking a bit about my vast admiration for writers like Sendak and Silverstein, who appreciate and give voice to children’s non-sweetie-pie selves — to their wicked thoughts, wild dreams, and untamed feelings. I, too, like to write about fresh, fierce kids, who maybe, probably, bear some resemblance to my own three sons and seven grandchildren—and to the little girl I once was.

I really like that.

The rest of the Q&A is here — and it includes (a tiny version of) Lane Smith’s wonderful illustration of Fleischman from the new Lulu book. Next week here at 7-Imp, I’ll have even more art and some sketches from Lane.

Have you read both Lulu books? So funny, these chapter books.

Enjoy.





3 comments to “Judith Viorst: My Kirkus Q & A”

  1. I LOVE, love, love Judith Viorst; I loved reading her as a kid, I loved reading her poetry to my students and I’m so glad she’s still writing and creating.


  2. Okay, just looking at her picture, I think, “Wait. Does she somehow have a fountain of youth in her backyard?? How did she write for both me AND my students???


  3. Tanita: I’m glad she’s still writing, too. I’ll get to meet her in person in October at the Southern Festival of Books. I look forward to it.


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