Born 1954, in Cleveland, OH; Education: University of Washington—Seattle, B.A., 1979, M.A., 1982, M.A.T. Politics: "Moderate." Religion: Congregationalist. Hobbies and other interests: Horses.
Writer and teacher.
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
"Even when I was a young reader, I knew that I wanted to write for young readers," Lynda Durrant once told SATA. "I write to a child's enthusiasm, curiosity, and more than anything else, a child's willingness to suspend his disbelief. A children's book could seem outlandish, even repulsive, in any other medium. Children give the writer the benefit of the d…
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about 1 year ago
Kenzie
Hello,
I'm Kenzie and im doin a book report about your book. i loved the book and i was wondering what inspired you to write it ?