Maya

Maya asked Cynthia Voigt:

What ages should read your books?

Cynthia Voigt To my mind (which is the mind of a teacher who worked in the 70's and 80's) the Tillerman books are grades 8 and up (although The Runner may be better at grade9 or 10) and the YA others are for grades 9 and up.
Except for Teddy and Co, which is for young children, pre-readers, and the Rosie books, which should work with 2nd graders, I'd say grades 3-6 is about right.
Grade 7 can go in either direction, depending on the reading skills of the child. And Glass Mountain is aimed at adults, by subject not language or event.
I am often surprised at how young some of the students are who have been assigned my books--but then, I have "reading theories."

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I grew up reading about the Tillermans, and I can honestly say that Dicey's Song is one of the two books that have caused the biggest impact in how I view the world. Have you thought about writing about Dicey as a grownup (as in late 20s, early 30s)? And, in case someone hasn't asked yet, what's the series that you enjoyed writing the most and why?

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Hannah M. asked Cynthia Voigt:

Hi Cynthia I was wondering if you have any story ideas such as characters, items, or places that you've thrown out or given up on that I can use for one of my stories? The story that I'm thinking of is about an island where all story bits end up if they are thrown out or given up on. I've asked other authors so I can get a variety and some truth to the story. It's fine if you don't want to share any. Thanks. ~Hannah

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