As a child I loved the picture books of Robert McCloskey. I always wondered if some of his characters were inspired by real people. Well today I had my question answered! McCloskey did have daughters named Sal and Jane. To what extent Blueberries for Sal
and One Morning in Maine
were based on real incidences, I still don't know. (If you do- please tell me!)
So far- none of my stories are based on my daughter, Emmaline, but she is the official taste tester of all of my tales. I take note of what she requests over and over again. Her current favorite is "Hansel and Gretel."
Thank you- Em!
I need all the inspiration/input I can get.