So sometimes I am 4, sometimes 6, but most often 12. I try hard to look at the world through the eyes of my reader. How does your writing process differ depending on the age group you're writing for? Middle-grade readers swing between genuine innocence and piercing wisdom, and I love developing characters who do the same. However, if told that I had to pick one and only one, I would choose middle grade novels in the same 9–14 age pocket as Small as an Elephant and Paper Things. I adore the lap experience with the picture book reader, the sense of humor of the chapter book reader, the ability to explore more mature themes with young adults. Do you have a favorite group to write for? You've written across all ages, from children's books to YA novels and resources for teachers. Inspired by reading great works before embarking on her writing career, Jacobson will share at the ILA 2015 Conference how one book can appeal across any grade in a school and unite the student body and staff. Whether it’s homelessness or just not fitting in, her characters have depth and realism. Jennifer Richard Jacobson says she doesn’t look for heavy topics on which to base her books, but she finds them nonetheless.
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