“This approach is just genius!”
—M. B., parent
Some kids check out the line spacing and margins before the choose their books. Is it cheating? The child in this story grows from timid to brave as she shows how blank space helps her get more out of her reading time. Written in concrete poetry with lots of glorious blank space.
KIDS LOVE BLANK SPACE
“You make us feel smart and comfortable.”
— J. B., age 7
“You mean, I’m not the only one?”
— M. B., second grader
“I was reading this with my kid. This was fantastic now she wants to read more!”
— Lynn S., parent
PRAISE FOR BLANK SPACE
“I read hundreds of books each year, but Beth Bacon has opened my eyes! As a teacher, I teach students that when writing, frequent paragraphs give the reader’s eyes a break. When I write or prepare handouts for students, I am aware of white space. But, as a reader, I have never considered the blank space in the accurate, whimsical, completely correct way it is presented in this gem of a book! Thank you, dear author! You have changed my life…and teaching.”
— Louanne, teacher
“Appeals to young readers who might normally shy away from picking up a book.”
— Laurie Wallmark, author of Grace Hopper, Queen of Computer Code
“An invitation for the author and reader to make a story together.”
— Jennifer Bailey, author of A Friend For Henry