Where have all the bookworms gone?

Having attended the Society of Authors' conference for children's writers, it became all too apparent to me just how hard it is:

1. to find an agent
2. to get published
3. to earn any real money from writing children's books

But, to be honest, it's not the money I'm doing it for. A total bookworm as a child, I know how just much pleasure can be gained from reading. So, if my books can convert just one child to becoming hooked on reading, then I will have succeeded in my mission.

These days, there are too many children who don't give a monkey's about books. They're too intent on texting and on playing computer games. Thank goodness for JK Rowling.