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> [I love writing picture books because they are very child-centered and family-focused. The idea of creating a story within 2-5 typewritten pages is very magical, especially what comes after that. When the words are matched with illustrations - I consider…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerdine-nolen/i-love-writing-picture-books-because-they-are-very-child-centered-and/)

[Jerdine Nolen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerdine-nolen/)

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## More by Jerdine Nolen

> [I love writing picture books because they are very child-centered and family-focused. The idea of creating a story within 2-5 typewritten pages is very…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerdine-nolen/i-love-writing-picture-books-because-they-are-very-child-centered-and/)

[Jerdine Nolen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerdine-nolen/)

> [I feel as though I never had choice not to be a writer. I feel in my heart of hearts that writing chose me…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerdine-nolen/i-feel-as-though-i-never-had-choice-not-to-be-a-writer-i-feel-in-my/)

[Jerdine Nolen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerdine-nolen/)

> [I think the best and most we can do for ourselves is to find the thing we love to do, and then do it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerdine-nolen/i-think-the-best-and-most-we-can-do-for-ourselves-is-to-find-the/)

[Jerdine Nolen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerdine-nolen/)

> [I think stories, good ones, have a universal message and appeal that connects us on a deep level. If there is a common thread,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerdine-nolen/i-think-stories-good-ones-have-a-universal-message-and-appeal-that/)

[Jerdine Nolen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerdine-nolen/)

> [I think my muse is all around me...at least the opportunities for creation are all around. I especially enjoy being in my home and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jerdine-nolen/i-think-my-muse-is-all-around-me-at-least-the-opportunities-for/)

[Jerdine Nolen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jerdine-nolen/)

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