tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393935615165680996.post2266453538099482145..comments2023-10-19T08:46:21.645-07:00Comments on Through The Wardrobe: Why I Write for Teens, or, Life is an Often Overwhelming ChallengeJanet Foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752283432227153795noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393935615165680996.post-76544537069708345322011-06-06T15:14:16.488-07:002011-06-06T15:14:16.488-07:00Thank you so much, Blessy. Hugs - jThank you so much, Blessy. Hugs - jJanet Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752283432227153795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393935615165680996.post-41636405656781529032011-06-06T13:30:36.003-07:002011-06-06T13:30:36.003-07:00Wonderful post, Janet! The WSJ article was shockin...Wonderful post, Janet! The WSJ article was shocking, but I'm glad you voiced your thoughts on this. Looking forward to reading your novel, FORGIVEN.Blessy Mathewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126204960571463414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393935615165680996.post-31410318135328921262011-06-06T12:47:20.969-07:002011-06-06T12:47:20.969-07:00Yes, Swati, so true. And your brave book is a test...Yes, Swati, so true. And your brave book is a testament to that truth. Thank you.Janet Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752283432227153795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393935615165680996.post-67552793810062923822011-06-06T11:21:11.696-07:002011-06-06T11:21:11.696-07:00Great post, Janet. Thanks! Very well stated! I ...Great post, Janet. Thanks! Very well stated! I think books are a great way for those teens who aren't dealing with these issues directly, to learn about what happens in the world. Aren't we supposed to show kids the world in a way that is safe and responsible? It is shocking and hard to learn how depraved people can be. But they are going to have to learn it -- we all do. Books are the safest way for them to do that.Swatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06591788480670299624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393935615165680996.post-45428488632918855362011-06-06T09:02:56.314-07:002011-06-06T09:02:56.314-07:00Absolutely right. Teens are the future, and we nee...Absolutely right. Teens are the future, and we need to give them credit for being much wiser in many ways than their elders.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment!Janet Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752283432227153795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393935615165680996.post-68641287486594046322011-06-06T09:00:44.620-07:002011-06-06T09:00:44.620-07:00Thank you so much for writing this! When I was in ...Thank you so much for writing this! When I was in Korea, I met a lot of the victims of the Japanese Military Sexual Slavery system, who were taken mostly when they were still teenagers. I want to tell the world - I don't want to hide this away. Teens are the most open to learning about the problems of the world and often, most willing to right the injustices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393935615165680996.post-58565616373700142982011-06-05T20:49:58.946-07:002011-06-05T20:49:58.946-07:00Michelle - Thank you so much, both for the good wi...Michelle - Thank you so much, both for the good wishes and the thoughtful comment. I understand how some parents feel. It's a difficult world! But sticking heads in the sand is not the answer.<br /><br />Big hugs to you - jJanet Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752283432227153795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393935615165680996.post-55672532456638130912011-06-05T20:20:20.091-07:002011-06-05T20:20:20.091-07:00Beautiful post Janet. I think there is a good ran...Beautiful post Janet. I think there is a good range of YA Books that shows the reality of life and if someone thinks it's too much I think is because of ignorance. This kind of people will love their Teens living in a bubble. For me it's like the same argument with swearing in books like if SOME teens don't speak that kind of language at school in front of others. At the end the news are a lot of more R Rated than the majority of YA Books. This generation of Teens are growing under special circumstances where our nation is at war and where there's a lot of bullying at schools. So GO for YA authors who have the courage to write about life itself and the reality of it. <br /><br />__________________________<br /><br />By the way Happy Release Day I been so busy that I diden't have the opportunity before to congratulate you. Wish you ALWAYS the best.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609136280926686534noreply@blogger.com