Where did the inspiration for 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑛 come from? What was the hardest part of the book to write? How much research was involved? Does Melanie Weiss have any advice for aspiring writers?
When Lloyd was in the first grade, his mother was told by the “experts” that he would never learn to read. The world would have missed out on a great author if they had been right. I am glad these “experts” were wrong. Mr. Lofthouse went on to become an author and a teacher in…