MacBarnett
MacBarnett is a TED speaker who has written 7 quality-verified books, paired here with their talk.
Mac Barnett is the author of fifteen books for children. He was the executive director of 826LA, a nonprofit writing center, and founded the Echo Park Time Travel Mart, a convenience store for time travelers. In this talk about creativity and wonder, he explains why kids are the ideal readers of literary fiction -- and what adults can learn from them about imagination and the willing suspension of disbelief.
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What books has MacBarnett written?
MacBarnett has written 7 books in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "Circle", "Square", "President Taft is stuck in the bath", "Telephone", "Mac undercover", "The case of the case of mistaken identity", "Sam & Dave Dig a Hole". Each is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.
What does MacBarnett write about?
MacBarnett's books on Books Worth Reading cover Fiction & Literature, Society & Culture.
What is MacBarnett known for?
Mac Barnett has built a distinctive intellectual project around the liberatory power of imagination, particularly as it manifests in children's literature and creative play. His work as both a prolific children's author and founder of 826LA demonstrates a commitment to democratizing creativity and t...
What is MacBarnett's TED talk?
MacBarnett's TED talk is "Why a good book is a secret door" (2014). It is paired with their books on Books Worth Reading.