The society of children’s book writers and illustrators has made available DVDs of interviews with important writers and illustrators in children’s literature. I was delighted to find one of my favorite authors, Richard Peck (author of: A Year Down Yonder, A Long Way from Chicago, Fair Weather, The River Between Us, and so many more) had participated in a Master Class “ON WRITING THE NOVEL FOR YOUNG READERS.” Of course I ordered my copy and eagerly awaited its arrival. And when it came in the mail I couldn’t wait to watch and listen. I have to say I was not disappointed. This Master Class is filled with Richard Peck’s advice about Plot, Character, Setting, Writing, Revision, Creativity, and for those of us who absolutely loved Grandma Dowdel, a reading from his newest book about her -SEASON OF GIFTS . Has anyone else viewed a SCBWI Master Class?