Writing for Young People

Dr Elen Caldecott?is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Lancaster University, UK. She is the author of 12 novels and dozens of early readers for young people. Her debut novel,?How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant?(Bloomsbury, 2009) was shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Prize. Her most recent novel The Blackthorn Branch (Andersen 2022) was longlisted for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing. Her website is https://elencaldecott.com/

• PermissionsIntroductionCited WorksChapter OneSection 1: This Is Not My Hat written and illustrated by Jon Klassen, A Critical Discussion.................................................................................... Cited WorksSection 2: An Interview with Jon KlassenSection 3: This Is Not My Hat, Writing ExercisesChapter TwoSection 1: Dave Pigeon, written by Swapna Haddow and illustrated by Sheena Dempsey, A Critical DiscussionCited WorksSection 2: An Interview with Swapna HaddowSection 3: Dave Pigeon, Writing ExercisesChapter ThreeSection 1: The Strangeworlds Travel Agency by L.D. Lapinski, A Critical DiscussionCited WorksSection 2: An Interview with L.D. LapinskiSection 3: The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, Writing ExercisesChapter FourSection 1: October, October by Katya Balen, A Critical DiscussionCited WorksSection 2: An Interview with Katya BalenSection 3: October, October, Writing ExercisesChapter FiveSection 1: Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga, A Critical DiscussionCited WorksSection 2: An Interview with Jasmine WargaSection 3: Other Words For Home, Writing ExercisesChapter SixSection 1: When The World Was Ours by Liz Kessler, A Critical DiscussionCited WorksSection 2: An Interview with Liz KesslerSection 3: When the World Was Ours, Writing ExercisesChapter SevenSection 1: The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness, A Critical DiscussionCited WorksSection 2: An Interview with Patrick NessCited WorksSection 3: The Knife of Never Letting Go, Writing ExercisesChapter EightSection 1: Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, A Critical DiscussionCited WorksSection 2: An Interview with Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéSection 3: Ace of Spades, Writing ExercisesBibliographyIndex

With a sharp eye for the nuances of children's literature and a deep understanding of the creative process, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in how stories shape and challenge our understanding of childhood, and beyond. A beautifully written guide to the art of writing for young people, and a must-read for aspiring authors and seasoned readers alike.