Writing Picture Books
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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Learn more about Where the Wild Things Are, the most loved picture book in the world, and the inspiration for the movie of the same name. more...
Anthony Browne Children's Laureate 2009
Writer and Illustrator Anthony Browne has been chosen as the British Children's Laureate for 2009. more...
Lila and the Secret of Rain by David Conway is illustrated by South African Jude Daly. In this interview she talks about the process of illustrating this beautiful book more...
Writer and Illustrator Niki Daly talks about the process of writing his picture book Pretty Salma more...
How Children's Writers Find Ideas
Hans Christian Anderson nominee, Niki Daly, found inspiration for a recent picture book literally on his doorstep. more...
Finding Ideas for Picture Books
Finding ideas for picture books can seem daunting. Hans Christian Anderson Award winner, Margaret Mahy found inspiration in a motel swimming pool. more...
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Interview – Write Non-Fiction Picture Books
By:
Jennifer Jensen
Award-winning children's author Selene Castrovilla talks about writing non-fiction historical picture books for older children, research, and getting published. more...
Planning and Writing a Children's Picture Book
By:
Marg McAlister
Writing a children's picture book can be a challenge for writers, but storyboards and book dummies can help authors to create a book that kids (and editors) will love. more...
Timely Tips on Writing a Picture Book
By:
Marg McAlister
To write an appealing (and marketable) children's picture book, writers need to have a good sense of how text and illustrations work together. more...
By: Barbara Bietz
Picture books are a specific genre in children's literature. An effective picture book is a perfect balance of text and illustration. Learn more with author June Sobel. more...
Writing Picture Books for Children Today
By: Dorothy Patent
Without knowing what editors want now, a writer can waste time writing a story that won't sell, and editors want short, exciting stories with strong plots and action. more...
Children's Author Shares His Creative Strategies
By:
Michael Jung
Children's book illustrator and author Chris Gall discusses his creative process. more...
An Interview With Linda Gunn, Book Illustrator
By: Holly Stacey
Linda Gunn is a self taught artist whose artwork brightens up the pages of children's books. She talks candidly about what inspired her. more...
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