South Street Elementary School second grade students in the Eastport-South Manor Central School District recently met iconic author David Adler, who wrote the “Cam Jansen” and “Young Cam Jansen” mysteries and 200 books in total.
Mr. Adler explained his writing process to the students and how he uses real-life events for his stories. He urged the students that, upon returning to the classroom, not to think like second graders, but as writers.
“Writing a story is like drawing a picture,” he said. “Each person has a different version.”
He also explained that his works are put through many revisions, a process he doesn’t mind. He mentioned that his editor and the revisions help to make a better story. He also said that he works on a few books simultaneously. Most importantly, he told the students that if they don’t like the book they are reading, it’s simply the wrong book and to find another.
Date Added: 5/13/2024