I accept challenges, I have always done that in writing.

I always knew would be some sort of artist, but didn't know what.

Frankly, writing poetry for children is plain old fun, and I consider myself blessed to have such a delightful career.

I keep a guitar around while writing and will improvise music. I do this for several reasons, such as that it's fun, and sometimes it helps me with the meter.

When I began writing, I didn't read any other children's poets... I didn't want to be influenced until I'd found my own voice. Now I read them all.

Writing gives me the opportunity to explore ideas, play with language, solve problems, use my imagination, and draw on my own childhood.