Today Mac Barnett came to visit our school. He read to us and also told lots of jokes. (He is very funny) If you are wondering how much authors get paid... here is your answer... About $0.75 per book. (Picture books) Not much, but A LOT of people buy books. Think about it this way... If Mac Barnett sold 100 books he would get $75.00. (Yes, I know that is not a lot, but that is only 100 books.) If more people got books he would get even more money. 'Why does he like being an author?' -1. He likes that he can wake up whenever he wants. 2. He likes books... and kids. 3. He like reading books.
FUN FACT : Mac Barnett is 32 years old. ;)