A lot of (children's literature) beginners get bogged down by morals. A moral should never be driving the story. And a moral should never be confused with a plot. You can't preach to kids, and you can't talk down to them, either. It's amazing how they sense condescension.

Patty Smith
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The author of this quote, Gail Carson Levine, is talking about how children's books should be written. While there are many morals that should be included in children's literature, they should never be the main focus of the story. The writer should make sure that the plot is the driving force of the story and not morals. When children feel like they are being talked down to, they will lose interest in reading the book and will not enjoy it as much.

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