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Revisit: Child Protagonist . . . Parenting at its Best

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Published on March 13, 2013 and I did better than I thought on this subject.  I know I did another post years afterwards without remembering this one.  Still, this is from when I went big with my non-promo and poem … Continue reading →

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Midweek Head Mess

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

No school for weeksWhile mommy is awayNo more time for FrozenOnly time to playTrains going down the hallwayBooks scattered on the rugsLegos oddly clean One nightmare’s all it takesBecause mommy can’t stay upLeaving daddy to try his bestA bath at … Continue reading →

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New Type of Ball

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Joyous prize from park A new ball to roll around Not allowed to throw

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What Do You Look for in Child Protagonists?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

In my opinion, one of the most difficult things to write is a child protagonist in a book that isn’t made for children.  It’s difficult for adults to relate to the child and many adults find them annoying.  As we … Continue reading →

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Nonesens Verse

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Part of the Monday Poetry Prompt: All day his head goes thudding along At night he head-bangs until he wakes Soon it turns into a drumming song Ignoring the fact that his skull now aches I’m not sure if this … Continue reading →

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Baby Babble (April Poetry Challenge)

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Nonsense noises And makeshift words They use to talk to us A patchwork language That only they can know Adorable and frustrating With tantrums on the rise Adding screams into the mix You push for words And clear descriptions So … Continue reading →

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Baby Fingers

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Gooey and curious Getting into everything With a mind of their own Toilet paper on the floor Cereal in the couch An ice cream scoop In the bathtub Books stacked in the morning DVDs strewn at night These little fingers … Continue reading →

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The Night Ones Legacy by Gwen Bristol (New Cover

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Gwen Bristol has released a new cover for her novel, The Night Ones Legacy.  It is an amazing fantasy adventure with a perfectly written child protagonist.  I’m serious.  Unlike many child heroes, you never doubt the age of Lily.  For … Continue reading →

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Child Protagonists: Parenting at its Best

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

There are several types of protagonists that one can choose from.  You have true blue heroes, anti-heroes, resistant heroes, silent heroes, and so many others that have their own strengths and flaws.  One of the most difficult heroes, in my … Continue reading →

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