We’re excited to introduce you to our January Authors of the Month, Raechel and Mavis L.!

What is your favorite thing you’ve written recently? Tell us a bit about it!

Raechel: One of the recent things I wrote about that was my favorite is the origin stories because we get to make up how things were created.
Mavis: I wrote a thing about foods and their personalities, like pineapple. I liked it because I’m a person you might find cooking.

What are three words you would use to describe 826NYC?

Raechel: Three words that I would describe 826NYC are fun, enjoyable, and exciting.
Mavis: Fun, amazing, and cool.

What advice would you give someone writing for the first time?

Raechel: Advice I would give to someone writing for the first time is to use your imagination, be creative, try your best, and follow what your heart wants you to do.
Mavis: Have a few ideas, then choose one you want to write about the most. Use your imagination!

Read on to see Mavis explore food personalities here, and to see Raechel outline what would happen if she were in charge here. Discover opportunities for the young writers in your life with our upcoming programs!