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Originally Posted by BeccaPrice
I'm preparing a second collection of stories, and now I'm wondering - should I simplify my vocabulary? if so, how much? I don't mean down to Dr. Seus level, but using words like chivalry.
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I'd argue that childrens' lit needs to be as simple as possible, because children won't stick to anything that challenges them. I've had to work with too many runts who will just throw down a book if you try to correct a word they misread, or won't even pick one up to begin with. So yes, take it all the way down to Dr. Suess (sp?) if you want to write for children.