Catherine- TdP may be the first real author I met too! I just love his books and his art. Meeting him in person and hearing him read was a transcendent experience. I was in high school, babysitting for a family in a vacation town where TdP had a house. I remember him reading in a park to a rapt audience. Thank you for this essay. I love the heart that beats behind his words. Also, I am so interested to read your thoughts on 'love and sacrifice'. Have you read the Cut essay written by a young woman who recommends all young women should marry older men? If not, it would be a great jumping-off point for your essay.
I'm so glad you got to see him in person too, Katie! And I love the way you described his work -- there is a heart beating behind his words. I haven't read that Cut essay yet, but it's definitely on my list -- I will take you up on your suggestion and be sure read it before I dive into my own thoughts!
After you read the article, you'll also want to look into the author's background to give a little more context. If you have thoughts you'd like to work through, I'd love to talk about it.
Beautifully written, Catherine, my children and I are also drawn to dePaola. I love this perspective of his work! I’m frequently stunned by the depth and simplicity of excellent children’s literature and how quickly it can bring me to tears. Thank you for the thoughtful question. Music and singing comes to mind as our favorite way to interact and praise as a family. I’m excited to ponder this further! ❤️
Thanks, Kate! I agree with you on children's literature -- everything that Sophie Blackall creates tends to bring out that reaction in me, especially "Finding Winnie" -- have you read it? I love your point about music, too! It is often linked to nostalgia for me, since songs can spark memories so clearly. (Which is another topic for another day... how God speaks to us through our memories!) Thanks for reading! <3
Catherine- TdP may be the first real author I met too! I just love his books and his art. Meeting him in person and hearing him read was a transcendent experience. I was in high school, babysitting for a family in a vacation town where TdP had a house. I remember him reading in a park to a rapt audience. Thank you for this essay. I love the heart that beats behind his words. Also, I am so interested to read your thoughts on 'love and sacrifice'. Have you read the Cut essay written by a young woman who recommends all young women should marry older men? If not, it would be a great jumping-off point for your essay.
I'm so glad you got to see him in person too, Katie! And I love the way you described his work -- there is a heart beating behind his words. I haven't read that Cut essay yet, but it's definitely on my list -- I will take you up on your suggestion and be sure read it before I dive into my own thoughts!
After you read the article, you'll also want to look into the author's background to give a little more context. If you have thoughts you'd like to work through, I'd love to talk about it.
Beautifully written, Catherine, my children and I are also drawn to dePaola. I love this perspective of his work! I’m frequently stunned by the depth and simplicity of excellent children’s literature and how quickly it can bring me to tears. Thank you for the thoughtful question. Music and singing comes to mind as our favorite way to interact and praise as a family. I’m excited to ponder this further! ❤️
Thanks, Kate! I agree with you on children's literature -- everything that Sophie Blackall creates tends to bring out that reaction in me, especially "Finding Winnie" -- have you read it? I love your point about music, too! It is often linked to nostalgia for me, since songs can spark memories so clearly. (Which is another topic for another day... how God speaks to us through our memories!) Thanks for reading! <3