TED: Why a good book is a secret door | Mac Barnett

Mac Barnett discusses the intersection of truth and lies in art, using storytelling with children as a lens. He shares experiences from his time as a camp counselor and at 826 Valencia, emphasizing the power of fiction to create wonder. Barnett explores metafiction and the concept of breaking the fourth wall, aiming to bring stories into reality. He illustrates this with his book 'Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem', highlighting the engagement of young readers.

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