Jody looked down into a great cupped garden, feathered with grean leaves, cool and moist and, always mysterious. Those of us who have come upon a sinkhole nestled in the woods will have little trouble picturing her description. Rawlings achieved success in writing only when she took the advice of her publisher to stop writing gothic romances and start writing about the backwoods of Florida where she had settled. As a writer, Rawlings profited from using Central Florida as inspiration for her novels.
Young readers can also benefit from reading books that are set in their local regions.
Because they have actually seen what is being described, children will be able to vividly picture such settings in their minds. In addition, young readers can learn more about the familiar flora and fauna of their local area. Often, these regional books are set in the past, giving children an idea of what life was like then in their area. We have many excellent books that are set in either Florida or Georgia. Stop by and pick up a few for your child to read over the holiday break.