If you yourself are a writer, an artist, a performer, talk about what your creative expression may reveal of God's love. Parents can engage their children by talking to them about one of their favorite bedtime stories. Choose a photo that offers you a glimpse of God and share your feeling about it with your classmates. For L'Engle, the artist, the performer who professes faith in Jesus reveals Jesus to the world when she is most open to serving her talent. When I'm really writing, I'm listening, and I'm not in control.
Surprises always follow.
For additional activity, research the life of an artist, a creative person. Check out other winners of The Newbery Award for children's writing, or other children's authors recommended by the American Library Association . For information on the spirituality of creative work, see Channeling the Muse , offered by Grace Cathedral of San Francisco. We wouldn't have anything to aim for. Talk about your heroes.