Welcome to Day 4 of the Back to School Blog Tour. I’ve got an inspirational author that is also a teacher and principal. He is going through all the educational changes with parents, students and teachers. Craig Hazen was born and raised in Canada, but has made his home in Australia. He’s an experienced Primary School Principal with a Master’s Degree in Education. He loves to write books that help grow confidence and inspire children with a humorous flair.
“My Dad is Braver Than Your Dad” is his latest book just released on Sept. 1, 2020. This book tells the story of show and tell in the classroom leading to the bravest dad of all? Can you guess who it might be? Also coming up, Craig’s second novel, Anzac Brothers, will be released by Austin Macauley Publishing later this year. He is excited to share his narrative about resilience and bravery.
I got the chance to talk to Craig about his childhood reading memories, what he does as his writing routine, and what writing means to him.
- What is your favorite memory from reading as a child?
Craig Hazen: As a child I loved reading Canadian author Robert Munsch books because of his insane imagination and how well he developed his characters. The Paper Bag Princess and Mortimer Be Quiet are still two of my favourites to this day.
- Do you have a writing routine? Share what works for you.
Craig Hazen: I am normally inspired to write about things that are personal to me or happening in my life. My Dad is Braver than Your Dad was inspired by my job as a school principal and my incredibly strong mother. I am also currently working on My Radioactive Brother which is about dealing with cancer which has sadly impacted by family.
- What is writing to you in one sentence?
Craig Hazen: Writing is my third space and allows me to reconnect with friends and family.
“My Dad is Braver Than Your Dad” is available at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
Connect with the author by following his Facebook Page.
For today’s supportive materials, I’d like to offer the link to my list of posts and activities that are supportive for parents during these crazy times. From activities to some keeping-sane advice, look over the different posts that other parents/teachers/guardians have found helpful on my blog over the last few months.
Helpful Suggestions for Readings and Activities for Parents
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Tomorrow will be the last day of the blog tour. Please, stop by for the last fabulous children’s author interview, and a very special announcement.
Until then, stay safe and keep reading and writing,
-Mrs. Turner
The Back to School Blog Tour 2020 will be happening soon. I’m planning and figuring out ways to support distance learning, teachers and students during this crazy and scary pandemic. Authors are encouraged to sign up and have available extra support items like lesson plans for their books, study guides, and anything else you can think of to help support students and teachers during these unusual educational times.
The Indie Children's Authors Connection 