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Why novels? A high school story
Why do we read novels? For Terry Farish, the answer lies in the connections stories create. In this reflection from a high school visit, Terry shares a conversation with students about the power of fiction to build empathy, expand our understanding of others, and help us see the world through different perspectives.
Seeing Haiti through a young girl’s eyes
During a school visit, Terry Farish invited students to explore Haiti through the eyes of a young girl’s story. In this reflection, Terry shares how literature can open doors to new perspectives, spark meaningful conversations and help young readers build empathy for experiences beyond their own.
Kate DiCamillo talks with one boy
At New Hampshire’s first Book Festival, 1,300 children filled the Capital Center to hear Kate DiCamillo talk about stories. Then a little boy in the balcony asked, “Do you like all your books?” When he quietly added, “I just want to know,” the enormous room seemed to disappear. For Terry, the moment captured the “gravity and wonder of writing for children.”
I love the novel any way I can
Why do stories stay with us long after we've turned the last page? In this thoughtful reflection, Terry Farish explores how reading helps us build empathy, expand our understanding of others, and discover the connections that unite us across different lives and experiences.