It's a sort of patronizing idea that literature for children has to feature role models of exemplary behavior. I think not only is that bogus, but it leads to really boring books.
Mac BarnettI'd much rather have a book that a few people love intensely than a book that a lot of people like okay.
Mac BarnettI'm not sure we're presenting ourselves as real role models. I don't think literature has ever been a real place for role models.
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