Comments on: Interview with Jen Robinson

By: christine tripp

christine tripp — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:08:07 +0000

Jen, I had purchased the first Clementine book about 3 months ago and had a bit of a hard time seperating her “voice” from Junie B, since I had read sooooo many of them. I wasn’t sure if I could accept Clementine for what she is and not constantly compare the two characters and the two writers. I had to read “Clementine” a second time to fully appreciate it and have it stand alone, and it did:)
(I also had to struggle to get over not being the illustrator for the books…. that is taking a little more effort and time on my part:)

By: Jen Robinson

Jen Robinson — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:42:51 +0000

Thanks so much for listening to the interview, Erin, Christine, and Lisa, and for taking the time to comment.

Clearly, Erin, your reading tastes weren’t harmed by anything that you read, and you ended up loving books, and coming an asset to the children’s book community.

Christine, I completely agree (obviously) about reading children’s books. And you raise a point that I didn’t think to mention in the interview – children’s books are just more fun to read, and filled with laughter. One of my personal favorites these days is Clementine – I can just hear her voice in my head, and she makes me smile.

Lisa, one of my earliest blog posts was called “Why You Should Read Children’s Books as an Adult.” I think you could relate. I’ll definitely be reporting about the portal one of these days, so stay tuned.

Thanks again to all of you, and to Mark and Andrea!

By: Lisa C.

Lisa C. — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:59:37 +0000

Very fine interview, Mark and Jen! I especially liked the discussion of why children’s books appeal to adults. I’m looking forward to experiencing the Kidlitosphere portal when it’s ready!

By: christine tripp

christine tripp — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:42:45 +0000

Very good interview Jen and now, having been introduced to your blog, I’ve book marked that for future reading. Of course, you can tell that Mark and Andrea are also two adults who love reading children’s books, but USE their girls as an excuse to do so:)
I am also a “hooked on kid lit” adult. Even if I was not making my living in this industry, I would still love reading YA novels and MG chapter books, plus, of course Picture Books. Not only are they a faster read then most of the adult fare, they are also, very often, better written IMO.
My children are all grown up but you will still find me in the children’s book section checking for the newest Junie B. Jones title, I have collected them all. Love the combo of Barbara Parks and Denise Brunkus. Honestly, I laugh out loud at these little books and haven’t done that with an adult book in years.

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:01:17 +0000

Great job Jen! I really enjoyed listening. I liked what you said at the end about letting kids read what they want to – I read TONS of Bobbsey Twins and Boxcar Children books when I was little and obviously that didn’t harm my reading tastes later on in life. ;)

By: Jen Robinson

Jen Robinson — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:24:53 +0000

Thanks so much, Mark and Andrea! Mark, it was great talking with you. I actually enjoyed listening to the podcast, even though I’m generally quite self-conscious about listening to myself. That’s a strong statement about what a great job you do making people feel comfortable, and putting the podcast together in a technical sense. Thanks!