Sunday, August 2, 2015

Kristy Dempsey Accepts the Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Text

Kristy Dempsey (left) accepts her Golden Kite Statuette from SCBWI's Sara Rutenberg


A Dance Like Starlight: One Ballerina's Dream is beautiful.

In her acceptance speech, Kristy speaks of joining SCBWI in 2005. Of the connections and community, "kite dreams, if you will" that have helped her on the journey so far.

Moments of her speech that touched and resonated:

"...deep joy is only found in fulfilling our purpose."

and

"I write to discover my own empathy. Or perhaps, more honestly, to work my way toward it."




Congratulations, Kristy!

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