Linda Bailey

Writing largely children’s fiction, the Canadian author Linda Bailey is extremely well regarded thanks to her unique and imaginative take on the format of telling stories that resonate with younger readers, as she draws them in through her vivid and colorful language that is both evocative yet deceptively simple, it being highly effective in its use of brevity. With a warm sense-of-humor too, she has been able to provide a fun and unique style of wit that many young readers have come to find highly compelling to read, as it gives them a love for the art-form too, something which is conveyed through her infectious level of passion that brings her many characters to life. Going for mysteries too, she keeps her young readers attentions, allowing them to keep guessing throughout, whilst also efficiently balancing quality storytelling that’s not too complex alongside narratives that aren’t condescending or patronizing to her audience. Not talking down to them, she writes in a style that is easy to relate to, and one which gives her readers a strong desire to develop a love of reading as they grow. This is something that many writers find difficult to get just right, but Bailey manages to achieve this effortlessly with a certain amount of style and grace, allowing readers both young and old to enjoy her stories. Bringing them in to her rich and imaginative worlds, she allows them to feel as if they are really there, whilst also not leaving the parents out of the loop, as she offers something for the whole family to enjoy whilst reading. Knowing her craft right down to the last minute detail, she is able to bring the characters to life too, as they reflect the lives of the audience growing up, with the same hopes and dreams they have, providing an effectively positive message in the process.