Mac Barnett: Why a good book is a secret door
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2014
- Childhood is surreal. Why shouldn't children's books be? In this whimsical talk, award-winning author Mac Barnett speaks about writing that escapes the page, art as a doorway to wonder - and what real kids say to a fictional whale.
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Amazing to see an adult who hasn't forgotten how to be a kid.
It is always wonderful to see a person whos eyes shines when he talks about his job. This kind of people are so dedicated, so inspired that they can't possibly fail.
And this particular man is just amazing. I am not religious person, but people like him deserve to be called 'saint'. What he makes is bringing light and joy into this world, and this is precious. Long live, Mac Barnett.
I have a major crush on this guy. Ever since I read Chloe and the Lion, I was hooked. Every book he's written makes me laugh so hard. I love how he speaks to the reader as an equal. Kids are smart. They don't need to be talked down to. It reminds me of when Arrested Development came out, and they assumed the audience was smart. They didn't put in laugh tracks to tell you when to laugh, they didn't stop and explain jokes, and it was a huge hit. Mac Barnett obviously understands how smart children are, and he writes to it. And luckily he's been a huge success, so I can look forward to each new book as it's published.
This is wonderful! I didn't want it to end! When he talked about how Nico left voice messages for 4 years I kinda teared up. It's just so wonderful how Nico is emotionally attached and dedicated to Randolph
This guy really captured my attention and now I wanna just go read and write
Glad to know I wasn't the only child who used to open wardrobe doors hoping they would reveal another place
shrunkensimon Ha!
There was a tiny, locked door in the back of one of our closets (I think it may have once been a coal chute) that we called "the door to Narnia." I only had one vague memory (from when I was maybe 2-3, could've been a dream) of it ever being open, so it always seemed plausible that it really could lead to Narnia, or some other world.
I absolutely adore the commitment the author invested in his books, giving kids that little something extra; a way in which they could learn to simultaneously believe the tale, whilst kinda still knowing deep down that it wasn't true. That combined with the creative and imaginative environments developed for the pseudo-stores that fronted the workshops and classes, was something I would have really loved as a small child. What better way to get kids on board with the process of creative writing and artistic expression, than a fully immersive experience that engages their imaginations from the moment they walk in the front door. I'm really not a big fan of kids, but this brief talk was just beautiful. I wish there were more people like this out there in the world, sparking young imaginations from an early age. Just brilliant!
This is one of the best TED Talks I have seen in a very long time. Thank you, Mac Barnett. You do fine, fine work, and you are making the world a brighter, more interesting place to be.
"Dear People,..." the boy totally travelled within changing his life enormously, and for ever in a good way. Magical!👋👋😻
Very clever mind he has. He truly understands how it is to be a child. I wish I had a more child like world view
Now there's a great guy that truly loves what he does. Awesome.
I've met Mac Barnett in real life! He's a really funny and charming guy, exciting to see him on TED. :)
Quark yeah he came to my school and I got his autograph
existence itself is surreal - the mistakes that grownups make is that they become conditioned to think that the fragile artificial social construct IS a solid " reality"
Well said
How endearing :D Enjoyed this one thoroughly, creative and touching.
SimplyMayaB Yes!
I love this so much. Despite that I'm a little over the normal audience's age, I want to read his books!
Nico’s last message totally touched my heart and made me cry! My students and I take each other seriously-with absolute kid joy-and it’s the best gift! Thank you for this! ♥️
I've never seen or heard of this guy before, but I instantly love him. I could listen to him all day. Hilarious.
Amazing guy! He made my day and there is a lot of things that we can learn about people
0:23 Picasso quote
1:29 Riley
6:38 Pirate Supply Store
8:07 Time Travel Mart
11:54 Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem
Its so touching!I want that emotional connection that Randolph and Nico share...Sometimes a fantasy is just what i need to escape the strains of reality. Have to go and find a book now!!
Really enjoyed this talk.
He's passionate, funny, and authentic. Keep up the good work man or shall I say, kid.
Underrated TED talk - love this one! Funny and insightful.
Now i realize what steve jobs said "when you grow up you tend to think the world is as it is you got to work save a little money and have family life but thats not true after you realize one simple fact that the thing you call life you see around you was made up by people who were no smarter than you so you can change it influence it in whatever way you want"
😍
That was very funny! I enjoyed it immensely.
My 4yo planted a skittle yesterday, a purple one, next to the roses. And then he came back and asked for water so I gave him a water bottle. I'm pretty sure he knows this little sweetie will not grow into a tree as we have a picture book about a chocolate biscuit tree that he adores and he kind of knows that you can't grow a biscuit tree.
But yesterday he found a sweetie on the floor and he was not so keen to eat it, so I suggested he plants it in the garden, and so he was very excited to do it. Btw today he didn't check if we had a skittle tree already. That would be silly to even expect that, right? Everybody knows that you need to wait at least 2 days... or more.
Just my little cute story. I guess, we writers are a bit nuts or sweets in this particular case.
Notice how he had a mic in his hand and one on his ear too
beautiful
my beautiful derp? you're my beautiful derp!
Wow, hilarious comedy with such a thoughtful message. For the small gift of a moment I had passed through a door. Thank you so, so much!
I love the Venn diagram that depicts SCIENCE on the left, ART on the right, and the overlap is called WONDER. Love this!
Poor Niko, Randalph is never going to call back :(
He is like Quentin Coldwater in real life but full of happiness, I love it. It is so sweet!!! And inspiring as well...
Loved this talk!!!
This was awesome. I work in a library and will share this with our staff.
This is my favorite! I love him and his books♡♡♡♡
Things being false but true, believing in lies even though you know they're lies. It's just like politicians!
... and religions
"Artists Use Lies to Tell the Truth While Politicians Use the Truth to to tell lies"
***** ya... I googled it but i like mine better... think about it politicians rarely tell straight up lies, they just don't tell the whole truth and try to push your attention towards the things that actually work...
***** If you have 50 people who believe earth is flat and 50 people who believe it is round a politician will tell people it is half round and half flat so everyone would be happy. But the world doesn't work the way we want, it works the way it works.
A politician tells you what you *want* to hear not what you *have* to hear.
Possibly my favorite TED talk!
One of my favorite talks!
One of the most creative things ever, wonderful talk.
This was a very good TED talk. I enjoyed watching it, but I also enjoyed just getting lost in his idea of fiction. I think his idea that fiction enhances real life is totally true. Most people think that having fiction in day to day life is for children, but I truly believe that everyone can benefit from having a young, child-like view when it comes to letting fiction escape into reality, instead of the opposite. It was a inspiring video and I liked how he told stories and used humor to illustrate his points -- just like his children's books are like.
J’aime la citation de Pablo Picasso :
« L'art est un mensonge qui nous fait saisir la vérité. »
Vraiment intéressant cet attachement qu’on a envers les personnages de nos livres préférés. J’aime aussi ce principe ou la fiction s’intègre petite à petite dans notre monde réelle. Les livres changent réellement notre vie !
Olivier Roland Thanks for sharing it in French.
lol we watched this in class and we have to write a summary. our whole class cracked up
超级赞！最后那个圣诞录音听得我好感动好感动！正如speaker说的，有时候我多想就这么钻到书里面去啊……TAT
such a charasmatic and engaging speaker. wonderful!
This was both funny and inspiring! Loved it!
This talk is absolutely nice !
So good. The letter that starts "Dear People..."
Fantastic, thank you, Mac.
This is now my most favourite ted talk now :0
one of the best things I've listened to
wow this guy is hilarious! he is such an amazing person and i loved the ted talk!
I want to visit those two stores in SF and LA if you are still there :)
This just made my day!!
Loved it, good work Mac Barnett keep it up
Love this!
You're awesome, Mac Barnett.
Thoroughly enjoyed this :)
What a wonderful talk. I loved this, so much.
Your really funny..and I enjoyed your presentation.
How much fun is that!
I really like this guy
I like this talk. It's funny and teaches a good meaning.
This is gold!
BRAVO!!
Loved it.
superb !
i can't believe i cried when hearing Nico's voice mails to the blue whale...
People like this make the world worth living in.
Big respect from Saudi Arabia
probably the best Ted Talk ive seen
Excellent talk!
My favorite TED Talk.
I loves this
This video deserves more views..❤❤
How do you watch this and not cry
That was the best Ted Talk I have ever experienced. Awesome!
Excellent💯👍
I am planning to write a how to book very soon ^_^
Nice talk dude
This is a hoot and extraordinary mind!
Aww this was a Cute talk with a Cute message
This was very entertaining!
Wow this was a fantastic video
One day, if I work at it, I might be half as good a public speaker as Mac Barnett is.
I heard him on NPR this morning talking about his book "The Great Zapfino" and had to find out more about him.
And yes! I know the 826 Valencia store in SF -- I used to live close by, on Liberty Street. (insert melancholic nostalgia here)
wow! amazing
Inspiring.
Very good Ted Talk!
This is unique, like it!
I like this guy, He's a born stand-up comic! Great story teller.
Thank You Mac Barnett :)
That was wonderful! :-)
I have to do this for Speech and I love it, but my emotion can't get through it. I hate how I can't do it.
As a very new writer (self-proclaimed) and an educator for 2nd graders, I've become inspired to really tap into my own childhood and keep my ear out for those truthful lies children believe. What a great talk!
very heart warming and funny
Этот парень - невероятный!!!
what is the country code for the number 13:11 ?
Totally reminds me of Mitch Hedberg
A wonderful Ted talk but I have to say...Nico's voice as a kid sounds cute ^3^
His speech pattern really reminds me of Mitch Hedberg.
12:45-16:40 I laughed so hard
Dory should watch this :3
I'm not sure if I get it, but it was very entertaining nonetheless. I admire the effort he put into creating the things he talked about.