Lisa Cline-Ransome's Talk

Today we met and listened to a famous author, Lisa Cline-Ransome. She is a lovely lady and was kind to take the time to speak with us. Lisa wrote the biography picture book "Words Set Me Free" which is loved and inspiring to many. She did not want to write books, but instead a investigative journalist.  However, Lisa found love in writing children's books as her husband illustrates them. Although her family may not

In her life she continues reading for information and inspiration. Lisa has a blog for fun to keep herself writing with freedom. When she decides to write any story, Lisa does research and collect notes. She drafts several times before this author is pleased with her work. After all the writing, typing of a manuscript comes into play to send to an editor. Breaking of paragraph for pages are done here as well. IT is not until 2 to 3 years after delivering the final draft to the editor does the illustrator, her husband receive the piece to draw. At first he take pictures of scenes by using family member to inspire his art.

Prior to her speech and our conversations, the class had the assignment to read the book "Words Set Me Free," which was an inspiring biographical picture book about Fredrick Douglas. This great story depicts about how Fredrick Douglas learned to read and write. It was a struggle as he was forced to learn independently and find discrete methods of utilizing lessons to progress through education. Fredrick eventually used those learned words to set his mind and body free from the burdens of his past. Lisa stated that this was her easiest and enjoyable book she has created. This can be read by the words presented within the story as in many of her books shared with all.