Monday, May 7, 2018

Interview with Roger S. Baum

USA Today recently featured an interview with Roger S. Baum.

Check out this highlight where he talks about the legacy of his great grandfather's writing and why he thinks Dorothy has endured over the years.



On the intent of the story:

“He just loved writing for children. There’s a handful of people that politicize so many things. That’s a pet peeve of mine, when someone wants to politicize Oz. It’s purely written for the enjoyment of children.”

On the significance of Dorothy:

"She's one of the very first women leaders in literature. That’s implied in the story itself."




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