Children are still in love with the wonders of nature, and I am, too. So I write them stories in hopes that they will want to protect all the beautiful creatures and places. Jean Craighead George beautifulchildcreature Change image and share on social
Never before had I been offered a contract and advance before a word had been written... I went home and began writing 'Julie of the Wolves.' Jean Craighead George advancebegincontract Change image and share on social
I would just watch the animals, and their stories would roll out when I wrote. Jean Craighead George animalrollstory Change image and share on social
Doing interesting things and then writing about them is the best way to become a good writer. Jean Craighead George goodinterestthing Change image and share on social
There are always the kids who just love animals. Unfortunately, though, people have become afraid of the outdoors. Jean Craighead George afraidanimalkid Change image and share on social
My writing process is a mix of research, personal experiences, washing the dishes, raising kids while thinking - then writing. Jean Craighead George dishexperiencekid Change image and share on social
I hope that the message I conveyed in 'Julie of the Wolves' is to tell young people to think things out. Think independently. Jean Craighead George conveyhopeindependently Change image and share on social
Children will often write, 'We love your books because there are no adults in them.' Jean Craighead George adultbookchild Change image and share on social
I have discovered I cannot dream up characters as incredible as the ones I meet in the wilderness. Jean Craighead George characterdiscoverdream Change image and share on social