Fact Checking for Kidlit Writers

It’s easy to believe what you read when it makes sense or supports what you believe—but that doesn’t mean it’s true. Whether you’re writing a textbook or creative nonfiction for kids, it’s important to be accurate. I know my readers trust the information in the books I write, so I do my best to fact check while I’m researching and writing and then again when I’m revising. Below are some easy tips for sorting out wacky websites from serious sources, so you can feel confident that what you’re writing is accurate, and your readers can trust you.