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Writing for Shy Kids: Christine Devane’s Journey to Elephant Beach
In this heartwarming episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with debut author Christine Devane, a former elementary school teacher turned children’s book writer, to talk about her journey from shy child to published author.
Christine shares how growing up in North Andover, Massachusetts, surrounded by books, family, and a collection of lucky elephants, shaped her love for storytelling. After 13 years of teaching, she knew the magic of story time and wanted to create a book that would resonate with both shy and outgoing kids. Her debut picture book, Elephant Beach, is the…
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