Interview With Author Cecile Lewis

 

1. What inspired you to write this book? My book is inspired by the celebration of kindness. I was sent to boarding school at age six, a long way from home. It soon became apparent that kindness was the best way to endure the environment I found myself in. 

2. What exactly is it about and who is it written for? The book is written to equip young children with emotional insight. The story relates to the child's encounters with other personalities in daily life. Each character is unique. One is bossy, another is dedicated to family tradition, and the third enjoys eating. The main character resembles people who tend to be sidelined due to their differences. The story ends with a kindhearted soul we should all want to emulate.  

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book? My book is aimed at parents who want to encourage a love of reading. I am a firm believer in grammar development at a young age. I have read books to both of my children since birth. It helped them academically and added a lifelong love of learning. Time spent reading on a parent's lap encourages an interest in books. 

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design? My love of cats inspired the cover design. The image is typical of a feline, including the tiger family. As for the book title, it is intended to make people question the oxymoron—tigers don't have spots; they have stripes. 

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!? Write about your life experience. Your readers are no different to yourself. 

6. What trends in the book world do you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?  I have noticed an increase in self-published authors. This suggests that there is a future with two types of publications: traditional and self-published. 

7. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book?  Absolutely! My answer is twofold. First, my childhood in a boarding school provided ample challenging life experiences. Second, I have worked with young children for more than 30 years, and telling stories is a part of my daily life. This has inspired me to pen numerous stories I hope to publish. 

8. How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? My writing style is aimed at making children laugh. I want to encourage the love of reading without lecturing the reader. My books are not similar to any others, but I am inspired by the author David Walliams. 

9. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book? I have threatened to write books since my early teens. Still, as a teacher, I have never found the time to get started on my series of books, which I refer to as Literature for Littles. 

10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours?  My book will inspire readers to develop a lifelong love of reading while enlarging their vocabulary list. 

About The Author: Cecile Lewis has worked with children for more than thirty years. Based on her broad experience, she recognises pre-schoolers capacity to grasp knowledge, believing we should not overlook their potential. Cecile noticed that advanced vocabulary develops the child’s proficiency and fosters a robust understanding of the narrative. With this knowledge, she felt inspired to build her picture book range. Her delightful tales encourage shared laughter between the child and the parent. She refers to her story collection as Literature for Littles. For more information, please see:  https://cecilelewis.ampbk.com/

 

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