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> Where is the next Dahl? Why is there no modern Beatrix Potter Do you have a child? There are all kinds of amazing children’s authors, loved by parents and ki
by mediasavvy 4y ago
> Where is the next Dahl? Why is there no modern Beatrix Potter
Do you have a child? There are all kinds of amazing children’s authors, loved by parents and kids, that have been creating books over the last 20 years.
- petodo 4y agoI think he is asking for list, not general statement like this. I have a child which likes Dahl's books, tell me names of these amazing authors on par with him.
- version_five 4y agoI'd recommend John Bellairs in case he's not on anyone's radar. His books are from earlier in the 20th century though.
- jemmyw 4y agoI visit the bookstore with my kid regularly. She's 5. My older kids 11 and 14 do find plenty to read, but I disagree that there are plenty of magical modern children's authors capturing the 3 to 10 year old space. There are a lot of books, mostly dross. And the stories... "I loved my cat/mom/dad then they died" I get it sad stuff happens and kids need to process it but these aren't books that are going to delight. "Your cat died so I got you a book about someone's cat dying" You're right there are some gems but nothing serially good in the same way.