The Curious Compassionate Meets Author Roxanne Chester

“A book is only 32 pages so I really need to be concise with words. Each word holds weight. I would say–I would argue that creative writing is even harder because it’s not just about clarity, it really is about beauty, and the art, and the flow. That is creative writing.” – Roxanne ChesterA Few Highlights:The inspiration behind the book.The bag that holds everything.How do writing and law intersect?Favorite resources for people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.Best questions from readers: what is your favorite frosting on a cupcake?Creating a safe space to talk about difficult questions.“I would want readers to build empathy and to be able to put themselves in another person’s shoes and to really see a different perspective.” – Roxanne ChesterLinks🔗:The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)The New York Writers Coalition’s Black Writers ProgramThe 12x12 Picture Book ChallengeRoxanne’s websiteTools🧰:National Coalition for the HomelessNational Alliance to End HomelessnessProject Homeless ConnectOur Community LAStay tuned for the next episode with The Curious Compassionate and make sure you’re up to date by subscribing (100% free always) today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit picturebookpeeps.substack.com