As part of our fiction unit, the young writers in our classes were asked to dedicate their children's stories to someone who helped or inspired them. The addition to their books was purely optional, but we wanted them to realize that although writing can be hard and lonely, publishing is a chance to celebrate one's accomplishments with pride and gratitude.
Most of the dedications were sweet and predictable-- honoring parents, siblings, and other family members. A few were to teachers past and present, a couple were to pets, and one was to a duckling. Some were super snarky:
I dedicate this book to absolutely no one!
I dedicate this book to ME ME ME!
And the best one, in my opinion, just happens to fall into that category. It was to me (or not to me, as the case may be).
I have some guesses about who these young authors might be. I love the illustration!
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