Artist Quote by Mo Willems
“Elephant and Piggie could just Google themselves! With the Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! series, we're picking artists who have a voice already. They have a sensibility. I don't want to make a book about blades of grass. That doesn't interest me. I want to make a book that Laurie Keller uses to express herself in this format. That's the key. That's what's going to keep it individual.”
About This Quote
Source Series: Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! (children’s book series)
The author wants to create a personal, expressive book, not a generic one about trivial topics, emphasizing individuality and artistic voice.
In simple terms: Seek personal expression over generic content.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize authentic voice in projects.
Themes
creativity
authenticity
artistic voice
individuality
literature
Mood
inspired
determined
reflective
Type
creative
personal
artistic
When to use this quote
- children’s publishing
- author branding
- creative process
- personal projects
Key Concepts
self‑expression
voice
artistic identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance personal voice with audience appeal?
- What topics truly reflect your artistic identity?
A Different Perspective
May limit audience if too niche.
![“People think, Hey, I love kids, I want to write children’s books. But they think children are happy. That’s their first mistake. [Messinger, Jonathan. "Guilt for dinner: The Mo Willems interview." Hipsqueak . 5 May 2011. Web. 18 November 2011.]” quote by Mo Willems](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e24/mo-willems-25067_books_people-think-hey-i-love-kids-i-want-to-w_283406.jpg)
