My Growing Bookworms children’s author for this month is Australian children’s author, blogger, and educationalist, Norah Colvin. Norah shares her thoughts about writing for children and her involvement with Library for All and Readilearn. Thanks for hosting, Kaye Lynne Booth.
Today, I am delighted to introduce you to children’s author, Norah Colvin. Norah is a retired teacher and runs a marvelous educational site called Readilearn which is packed with wonderful teaching aids and ideas for promoting learning among children. Welcome Norah!
I have read and enjoyed a few of your children’s pictures books. They comprise of delightful age appropriate stories and lovely illustrations. Is there any particular children’s book author whom you admire and consider to be a role model for your writing?
Robbie, thank you so much for inviting me here to talk about my books and favourite authors. There are so many authors whose work I love, it’s hard to know where to start, but I guess if I had to pick just one, I’d have to say Mem Fox.
Mem has written so many wonderful picture books that touch my heart. Each one is a gem. She…
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Shared both posts on Twitter, Robbie. Well done to Norah.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you so much, Pete. I was delighted to have the opportunity of talking about things I love.
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It’s lovely to meet Norah and her children’s books. Wishing her all the best. Thanks for sharing, Robbie 💕🙂
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Thank you so much, Harmony. I appreciate your words and wishes.
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Thank you so much for including me in your lovely series of interviews, Robbie. I am honoured. I very much enjoyed responding to your questions, talking about children, reading and books – things I love.
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I am delighted to host you here, Norah. You have so much to offer the world ❤️
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On my way to read the rest!
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Thanks 💚
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing Norah in this group, Robbie. Her children’s books are amazing.
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Hi Kamal, I am so glad you enjoyed this interview 💕
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Yes Robbie awesome 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
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I just commented on Writing to be Read, Robbie and Norah. Fantastic interview, and Norah, your books sound adorable and educational.
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Thank you. Lauren. Norah’s books are splendid.
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Norah is wonderful. I’m delighted that you’re featuring her, Robbie. Heading over. 🙂
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Norah was one of the first bloggers I met, Diana. I love her blog and her wonderful initiatives to encourage literacy in children.
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You two have a lot in common! I’m not surprised that you hit it off. 😀
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Thanks for sharing this idea. It is lovely seeing these children’s books.
Let’s follow our blogs. Anita
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I’m glad you enjoyed this post ❤️
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I love following your site. Can you follow my site . Let me know? Anita
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I love the book and post you did so reflective of Norha’s great work Robbie. Congrats to her and kudos to you! 💗
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Nice interview, Robbie.
Do I understand correctly? “Writing to be Read” is not your blog, but a blog that invites writers to write?
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It was great to learn a bit more about Norah and her work. Thanks, Robbie and congratulations to her.
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Thank you, Olga. Norah is one of the first bloggers I met and a true inspiration.
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Hooray for featuring Norah! She is so in sync with children and reading, and she’s a fabulous writer.
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I agree 100% 🧡🤗
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