Interview with Bethany Clark Conducted by the Author
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Bethany Clark, a South Australian writer and editor, has made a name for herself in the children's literature world with her humorous and relatable picture books. Her debut book, "You've Got Yoghurt in Your Nostrils", and her second book, "Little Love List", both celebrate messy mealtimes and simple, everyday moments of childhood.
"You've Got Yoghurt in Your Nostrils" is a playful exploration of a baby's first steps into the world of solid foods. Bethany Clark was inspired to write this book while watching her son learn to eat, and it was her husband who suggested she put the story down on paper. The book aims to normalize the mess that babies make while learning to eat, and Bethany Clark considers it her feminist manifesto disguised as a picture book.
"Little Love List", Bethany Clark's second book, was inspired by bedtime love lists she shared with her son during a challenging period of solo parenting. The idea originated from nightly bedtime conversations where Clark expressed various ways they loved each other, regardless of the day's events. The book captures the magic of everyday moments and helps normalize the daily rollercoaster of life with small children.
In addition to her picture books, Bethany Clark is also planning to start writing retreats at her house in Stansbury later this year. If she wasn't writing picture books, she might have pursued a career as a professional photographer or a painter.
Bethany Clark's publisher has allowed her to be subversive in "You've Got Yoghurt in Your Nostrils", and she approaches finding the right balance between humor and heartfelt moments in her picture books by reflecting real, everyday experiences with small children that can be both challenging and hilarious.
When she needs to unwind and write, Bethany Clark's favourite place is in Stansbury, a peaceful seaside town in South Australia. For more insights into Bethany Clark's inspirations and creative process, we recommend checking her official website, author interviews, or publisher notes.
Bethany Clark's writing retreats in Stansbury may provide opportunities for writers to discuss and explore various aspects of lifestyle, including outdoor-living and home-and-garden. Her books, such as "You've Got Yoghurt in Your Nostrils" and "Little Love List", offer insights into family-dynamics, especially during challenging periods, and the importance of maintaining strong relationships. In her spare time, Bethany Clark enjoys immersing herself in books, which often inspire her work, and seeking entertainment in the arts, possibly including relationships and interactions with her fellow retreat attendees.
