“I loved the expressions you captured on Scout. I just wanted to pick him up and share a story or two. I hope to see more of your work in the future.” (this comment is about Maria Hansen)

“Congratulations on the very deserving receipt of the 2012 ALA Scholastic Library Publishing Award! Launch Pad is truly a unique and wonderful website!” (this comment is about Press)

“Guinea pigs are so cute!!” (this comment is about Scout’s Big Adventure)

“I am 9 years old, and I think this story is sooooo good!!!!! Write another one ” (this comment is about The Fairy’s Gift)

“Thanks everyone, specially to Hannah! Your pics are lovely!” (this comment is about The Fairy’s Gift)

“I must say, Hannah has the most impressive drawing I’ve ever seen yet, and Mahnoor has the talent of enchanting the reader! Keep it up!” (this comment is about The Fairy’s Gift)

“Such a wonderful story from a little girl Mahnoor and pretty illustrations by Hannah. Keep it up” (this comment is about The Fairy’s Gift)

“Jada, I am so proud of you and your creative voice! Loved reading your poem!” (this comment is about Jada Green)

“Hi Thomas, Launch Pad does not pay its authors and illustrators. The benefits of being published on the web site include being matched with another young author or illustrator, having a worldwide audience for your work, being recognized in a selective, widely-recognized web site, and receiving feedback on your work from our readers. Thanks for reading Launch Pad!” (this comment is about Frequently Asked Questions)

“Does Launch Pad pay you?” (this comment is about Frequently Asked Questions)

“Courtney I am so glad I read your poem. I was just sitting here busy working and it made stop, slow down, and peek out the window at all those trees still holding onto their “old leaves” and all the leaves that have found their way to the ground. You’ve inspired me to get up from this computer and go out take a breath of fresh air. Thank you.” (this comment is about Old Leaf)

“Wonderful illustrations Heather! I didn’t realize we have yet another artist in the family. It must be in genes.” (this comment is about Heather Kranz)

“Heather,

I really enjoyed the story and your drawings! I think it is really neat that you worked on a project like this. I am impressed with how well the pictures work with the story. You have a wonderful talent.

Keith” (this comment is about A Brave Little Girl)

“Wow Heather!
That looks awesome! You are an awesome illustrator!
Love,
Renata (your cousin, of course)” (this comment is about Heather Kranz)

“Heather, we like your illustrations and the way each one helps tell the story. For example, the expressions on the girl’s face reflect how she feels. Good job!

G. and G. C.” (this comment is about A Brave Little Girl)

“Heather-fantastic illustrations! The background fits the story line so well and your cats have personalities!

Congratulations! Tracy” (this comment is about A Brave Little Girl)

“I can tell by the way you draw cats that you love them. Thanks for letting me know that you are now a published illustrator – congratulations!” (this comment is about Heather Kranz)

“The poem was very well done! I liked thinking about how small things can look unimportant, but how they can spur emotions and writing abilities like yours.” (this comment is about Courtney Licata)

“Hi Sophia! I really like your story and enjoyed illustrating it. It’s fun learning a little about you. I like cats too, and I have a cat named Oban. I hope you keep writing stories. You could become an extremely successful author and become known around the world! If that happens, I’ll be proud to be able to say that I worked with you. – Heather” (this comment is about Sophia Charles)

“Courtney,
You have insight far beyond your years! I can’t wait to continue to see your writing talent develop.” (this comment is about Courtney Licata)

“I don’t have words to describe what I think of this poem! Keep it up. Expecting to see more work like this! ” (this comment is about Old Leaf)

“I love your story!” (this comment is about The Evil Magician)

“Honestly… just LOVE your illustrations!” (this comment is about Maria Hansen)

“That’s me!” (this comment is about Writing Tip: How to Write a Book Review)

“Courtney,

What a beautiful poem. So cool that you wrote about something that most people pay no attention to. You can miss so much if you’re not looking. You’ve got such a talent for writing. We could picture ourselves with you examining the leaf and seeing its hidden beauty.

Keep on writing! We can’t wait to read more of your work!

Love,

Jeff & Matt” (this comment is about Old Leaf)

“Really good.. keep it up!” (this comment is about Colors)

“Wow! Your illustrations are wonderful! You are an awesome drawer!” (this comment is about Maria Hansen)

“I think your illustrations are really good! They go perfectly with the words and really capture the meaning of the poem.” (this comment is about Caroline Walters)

“Courtney,
I am so proud of you for accomplishing a goal or yours and I think the poem is great, it really shows the type of person you are; always aware of what is around you and always seeing a positive in the things you see. You are awesome!” (this comment is about Old Leaf)

“Very well done Courtney. I feel like I am there touching, looking and exploring the leaf patterns with you. It reminds me to slow down and really enjoy what is around me. I love nature too.” (this comment is about Courtney Licata)

“Love it! Haven’t read such a good poem for a long time!” (this comment is about Colors)

“You should be proud…you are on such a wonderful trajectory. I love the idea of your seeing your surroundings! Awesome!” (this comment is about Old Leaf)

“I love Courtney Licata’s poem, “Old Leaf,” and the illustrations complement it perfectly. Great work!” (this comment is about Courtney Licata)

“Hi it’s Adrianna, so please write comments and get me famous lolll!!!” (this comment is about Adrianna Minio)

“Heyyyyy it’s Adrianna and I want comments desperately- come on just make me famous!!!! Pllleeeeaaazzzzeee!!!” (this comment is about Adrianna Minio)

“I loved “Colors”! Your artwork captured the beauty of the words and each illustration was so different from the others. You are very talented and lucky to be developing it at such an early age. It’s obvious that you love what you do. Keep that love in your heart and great things will follow. Ms. Jamie” (this comment is about Catie Tomasello)

“I love this story so much. The illustrations are so amazing and I really love how Maria drew Scout.” (this comment is about Scout’s Big Adventure)

“i love writing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” (this comment is about Adrianna Minio)

“are u pakistani?” (this comment is about Faizan Khalid)

“Please dad………stop writing comments…. u can tell me in real life u know…
” (this comment is about The Last Polar Bears (Book Review))

“These watercolors are beautiful! I especially like the front “cover” of this piece- it reminds me of a John Steinbeck novel, or even a record album (I guess give away my age, I am one of your adult readers). Launch Pad, you do a superb job of putting together stories and illustrations- keep it up, and kids, keep creating wonderful stories and art!!” (this comment is about My Trip to Monterey)

“hi again everyone….mahnoor talking” (this comment is about Mahnoor Raza)

“This poem rocks!!!!!!!! It gave me a thrill!” (this comment is about Flashlight Eyes)

“Hey guys this is adge! Now I’m 11 and I remember the good times I had writing!!! I don’t write anymore, but I dance, cheer, and sing!! thx maryanne i really appreciate you getting me famous for a week!!!! lolzzzz!!!! When i grow up I want to be on Broadway!!! luv u guys ttyl! biiiiii <3″ (this comment is about Adrianna Minio)

“I’m about to start reading, its loading, lets see if i like “THE CASE OF THE MISSING GLASS EASTER EGG”" (this comment is about The Case of the Missing Glass Easter Egg)

“I love this story and the illustrations!” (this comment is about How Tsunamis Came to Be)

“I loved this story!!! It’s really rare that I like animal stories…This one is as good as Blyton’s stories! Keep up the good work! ” (this comment is about Scout’s Big Adventure)

“By the way, Faizan’s name looks soooooo Pakistani. ” (this comment is about Dog Breath (Book Review))

“If the book is half as good as this review, it will be a best seller!!!” (this comment is about The Last Polar Bears (Book Review))

“I just love this story… keep writing!” (this comment is about The Case of the Stolen Computers)

“Cool. Sounds really interesting” (this comment is about Dog Breath (Book Review))

“Hey People, The first n last comments r written by my dad.
” (this comment is about The Last Polar Bears (Book Review))

“wow…what a review……it’s wonderful to read such an attractive writing…I will certainly purchase this book!” (this comment is about The Last Polar Bears (Book Review))

“Hi. It’s me, Mahnoor. Thanks a lot! I’m glad you like it.” (this comment is about The Last Polar Bears (Book Review))

“An excellent review by a 9 year old child… has a lot of originality. It seems that it would certainly be fun reading this book.” (this comment is about The Last Polar Bears (Book Review))

“Cute!! Makenzie and Maria make a great team! I hope to see more from each of them.” (this comment is about Scout’s Big Adventure)

“I’d love to illustrate another! A lot of it depends on the editor, too. I’m happy the story turned out so well.
-Maria” (this comment is about Scout’s Big Adventure)

“I’ve not read such a juicy animal story in years!!! love it!” (this comment is about The Missing Coffee)

“Hey this is Makenzie the author of Scouts Big Adventure. I love the artwork you did Maria! It is so realistic looking. I am going to do a second book and was wondering if you could illustrate it also. I don’t know when it will be done, it is also about Scout my guinea pig. I have other stories I might try to get published also. Thank you so much!
- makenzie” (this comment is about Scout’s Big Adventure)

“a wonder!!!!!!!!!!!!! luv it!!” (this comment is about The Better Side of Rapunzel: Told from the Perspective of the Hair)

“Hey, this is Maria, the illustrator. I hope you all liked my artwork. Makenzie, you have some amazing talent for writing! It’s not everyday you get to read such a great story from young authors. Happy to illustrate it, and keep it up!” (this comment is about Scout’s Big Adventure)

“Hello, this is Maria, the illustrator. Thanks for the compliments. Sarah, that was a great poem and I was happy to illustrate it for you. I can’t wait to write my own work and have it published (I have a hobby for both writing and drawing).” (this comment is about The Unforgiving Sea)

“I have to read it! I’m dying to!!!!!!!!!!” (this comment is about Emily Windsnap and the Siren’s Secret (Book Review))

“Cool… I’ll try to read it. Sounds adventurous.” (this comment is about Emily Windsnap and the Siren’s Secret (Book Review))

“I love this book so much. Liz Kessler is an amazing author.” (this comment is about Emily Windsnap and the Siren’s Secret (Book Review))

“You NEED to write another book following the Siren’s Secret. You are such a good writer, Emily’s adventures can’t end now when they have gone so far!” (this comment is about Emily Windsnap and the Siren’s Secret (Book Review))

“I have read Out of My Mind because my friend loved it and now I think it is one of the best books ever! It shows what it is like to have cerebral palsy and that you should not judge a person by their cover.” (this comment is about Out of My Mind (Book Review))

“Very nice piece of artwork and poetry! I have always loved wolves and this piece seems to capture their spirit.” (this comment is about The Wolf)

“Great picture!!! i wish i could draw like that!! ” (this comment is about The Wolf)

“Very good, and inventive! I like how you arranged the words like how e. e. cummings would. I would have used a different simile instead of “trees as green as the grass”. Perhaps, you could have written, “trees green as spring grass, covering the ground.” Keep up the good work, Celine!” (this comment is about The Forest)

“This was written good, and good spelling, and I like the drawings, and the charm part.” (this comment is about Why Anteater Looks Before He Eats: A Trickster Tale)

“Awesome! I know what you’re talking about! I have dogs too! I love them! They’re SO CUTE!” (this comment is about No One Special)

“sarah, i love your poem!! it’s SO beautiful! great job!” (this comment is about The Unforgiving Sea)

“I really loved your story! I work in a children’s library telling stories to first and second graders and would love to share this with them! It is as good as our “Lady Bug” books! I hope to see more from you in the future. My 11 year old liked it too!” (this comment is about The Better Side of Rapunzel: Told from the Perspective of the Hair)

“I love the title. It fits perfectly!” (this comment is about The Unforgiving Sea)

“That was so cute! Keep writing!” (this comment is about No One Special)

“whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! That was so good!” (this comment is about The Case of the Stolen Computers)

“Hey that was AWESOME! Keep writing, cuz u can always share your feelings through a keyboard!” (this comment is about The Unforgiving Sea)

“I really,really,REALLY like both the artwork and the poem itself! Congratulations!” (this comment is about The Unforgiving Sea)

“i think this poem was so beautiful.i loved it so much.keep pursuing that talent until you reach your goal.i myself want to publish my own books.” (this comment is about The Unforgiving Sea)

“I think that your poem was really good.” (this comment is about The Unforgiving Sea)

“A+ would read again” (this comment is about The Case of the Stolen Computers)

“Of course we like it! Thank you for contributing to Launch Pad!” (this comment is about The Unforgiving Sea)

“hey guys its me sarah, i wrote this poem. tell me if u like it thanks!!” (this comment is about The Unforgiving Sea)

“very original i like it” (this comment is about The Better Side of Rapunzel: Told from the Perspective of the Hair)

“Awesome Poem! It is so cool!” (this comment is about No One Special)

“I like Peter Rabbit and this story was great!! Keep up the good work.” (this comment is about Peter Rabbit and the Hot Petunias)

“I love reading stories from kids all over the world. Thank you Launch Pad!” (this comment is about Echidna)

“I really like this poem.” (this comment is about Summer Night in Aspen)

“Love that artwork. It has inspired me to do more drawing.” (this comment is about Private: Art Tip: Craftsmanship)

“This is neat. Just discovered your blog today. We did a post on the WITS blog on this topic a few months back. Here’s the link, if you’d like to check it out:

http://witsblog.org/2008/05/20/pourquoi/

Robin” (this comment is about Private: Writing Tip: Pourquoi Tales)