Comments on: How I Learned to Write Using Mentor Texts: Unspeakable, by Carole Boston Weatherford https://kamalanihurley.com/how-i-learned-to-write-unspeakable/ Native Hawaiian author Sat, 15 Jul 2023 05:12:16 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kamalani Hurley https://kamalanihurley.com/how-i-learned-to-write-unspeakable/#comment-368 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 05:12:16 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3302#comment-368 In reply to Phoebe Farag Mikhail.

Thank you so much, Phoebe! Unspeakable was the model for that draft I shared in our critique group. It’s now in my agent’s hands *fingers crossed.* If only I could write like the wonderful Ms. Weatherford!

]]> By: Phoebe Farag Mikhail https://kamalanihurley.com/how-i-learned-to-write-unspeakable/#comment-367 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 01:16:37 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3302#comment-367 What a great and useful post, Kamalani! I can’t wait to read the rest of this series. Unspeakable is an excellent mentor text for writing about difficult history for children, and yours will soon be too!

]]> By: Kamalani Hurley https://kamalanihurley.com/how-i-learned-to-write-unspeakable/#comment-366 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:15:45 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3302#comment-366 In reply to Patrice Gopo.

I loved being on your podcast, Patrice! Youʻre the perfect podcast host — engaged and enthusiastic. You definitely made me feel smart lol I totally agree with you — picture books are definitely for grown-ups, too. Much aloha always!

]]> By: Patrice Gopo https://kamalanihurley.com/how-i-learned-to-write-unspeakable/#comment-365 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:53:55 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3302#comment-365 This is all such helpful info, Kamalani! Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing. And it was an absolute delight to have you on the podcast. All your insights were just wonderful! I agree with what Brandi-Ann said, you inspire 😊.

]]> By: Kamalani Hurley https://kamalanihurley.com/how-i-learned-to-write-unspeakable/#comment-364 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:20:04 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3302#comment-364 In reply to Brandi-Ann Uyemura.

Thank you for your encouragement. One of the best things ever was when Carole replied to my fan-girl email. Brandi, YOU inspire me, too! You have a powerful and unique voice, and I love that we can cheer one another on!

]]> By: Brandi-Ann Uyemura https://kamalanihurley.com/how-i-learned-to-write-unspeakable/#comment-362 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:08:33 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3302#comment-362 Wow Kamalani!! I just listened to your interview and it was so well done. You continue to amaze me and this post on mentor text is spot on! Sometimes it’s all I need to get inspired to rewrite a manuscript that I’m stuck on. Thank you for sharing this and I’m so proud to know you. You are such an inspiration to me!

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