In kindergarten, he was already a good reader. One of his favorite places was the school library. His love for books has continued, and it has led him to careers as a teacher, as an editor, and as a writer. As a teacher, it was a thrill to read a book aloud, and see a whole class listen so carefully to every word, dying to know what would happen next. And I was amazed at the wonderful discussions a good book can spark.
Good books make good things happen in real life.
They can make a big difference. Andrew Clements lives in Westborough, Massachusetts. His four sons are named John, Nathaniel, George, and Charles. This author writes early readers, picture books, and novels for middle graders. He has also helped to translate books written in other languages.