Defining the Hero in a Children’s Book
Welcome to the first entry in a new blog series on writing books for children! This series is part of a new e-course and group coaching program I am developing,...
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Show Don’t Tell: Examples from Children’s Books
Some picture books are narrative all the way through with no dialogue, and some are only dialogue with no other narrative, as in Mo Willems’ wonderful “Don’t Let the Pigeon...
Read MoreWhat’s your biggest question about writing children’s books?
Happy New Year! As a children’s author, editor and writing coach, I spend a lot of time talking about writing and/or publishing books for children and young adults. I feel...
Read MoreFrom Theme to Story: Turning Abstract Ideas into Specific Stories
Themes are the big ideas that give stories depth and meaning… that make them resonate long after the first read. But when it comes to picture books, it’s important to...
Read MoreWriting Nonfiction for Young Readers
Nonfiction picture books have never been more vibrant, imaginative, or in demand. From lyrical biographies to explorations of science, history, and nature, today’s nonfiction for young readers offers facts that...
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