AN INTERVIEW WITH CAROLYN CRIMI

Carolyn Crimi is the author of numerous picture books, including Boris and Bella, Where’s My Mummy?, and Don’t Need Friends. Carolyn Crimi received the Prairie State Award in her home state of Illinois for her body of work and her book, There Might Be Lobsters, won the Golden Kite Award in 2018. She was born and raised on Long Island, New York, and now lives in Illinois with her husband and pug.

We talk about:

• Developing a manuscript inspired by a real life experiences
• Why you should put your manuscript away for a while
• Easy tips for seeing your manuscript in a new way