Emma Carlson-Berne

Emma Carlson Berne has written and edited more than two dozen books for young people. She holds a master’s degree in composition and rhetoric from Miami University. Emma lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and two sons. Visit her online at http://emmacarlsonberne.com/.

Interview

What was your favorite book when you were a child?: All the Ramona Quimby books
What’s your favorite line from a book?: “Where’s Papa going with that axe?”—Fern, from Charlotte’s Web
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?: Beverly Cleary
Lois Lowry
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?: I love reading and the chance to create stories all day for my job was irresistible.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?: Writing can be hard work. Don’t let yourself give up when writing gets hard. Sit yourself in a chair and work. Even not-very-good writing is better than no writing at all.