Theart of letter-writing is hardly used anymore, but nothing showsappreciation more than a handwritten note. Showing your child how to write to his or her favorite author is a fun and easy way to keep up their writing skills and teach them about showing gratitude.
When you child is writing the letter…there are a few important things to keep in mind:
- Remind your little one that they may not get a letter back from their favorite author. Writers get very busy, and while some do write back, others do not.
- Suggest your child keep the letter short – about a paragraph. A short letter of admiration goes a very long way.
- Some topics for a letter might be why your child likes the story, his or her favorite character, a personal connection with the story, or maybe a favorite line from the book and why.
When addressing the envelope…
1. Openyour child’s favorite book
2. Lookinside for the publisher’s name and address within the first fewpages of the book.
3. Writethe address formatted like this:
AuthorTom Jones
c/o Penguin Publishing, Inc.
1234 Fabulous AuthorDr.
New York, NY 10011
Listedbelow are a few favorite children’s authors and their addresses.
PhillipC. Stead
WroteA Sick Day for Amos McGee
AuthorPhillip C. Stead
c/oMacmillan
175 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
JeffKinney
WroteDiaries of a Wimpy Kid
AuthorJeff Kinney
c/oAmulet Books
115West 18th Street
NewYork, NY 10011
SuzanneCollins
WroteThe Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins
c/o ScholasticInc.
555 Broadway
New York, NY 10012-3999
SarahDessen
WroteAlong for the Ride
SarahDessen
c/oPenguin Group (USA) Inc.
375 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014