Research Hacks to Level Up Your Writing or Illustration with Melissa Mwai
Jul 17, 2025
Online event
No matter your story’s genre, research can save you time when writing or illustrating and bring your work to life! Join nonfiction author-illustrator Melissa H. Mwai as she shares her research tips and experiences from working with publishers like National Geographic, DK, and Paw Prints. Along with a Q&A, there will be an interactive research challenge!
Webinar Date and Time
Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern
The webinar is 90 minutes long.
Registration will close at 5 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Prices
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Regular price: $30
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About the Presenter
Melissa Mwai
Melissa H. Mwai is a children's author and illustrator. She's written five nonfiction books including I CAN MAKE A FRIEND (Paw Prints, '25), A PUERTO RICAN CHILDHOOD (DK, '24), and STACEY ABRAMS (National Geo Kids, '22). As an neurodiverse Afro-Latina herself, Melissa is thrilled that her books help ethnically and neurodiverse kids learn more deeply about their world. She's a registered voter who lives with her husband, two kids, and bunny. She is represented by Jacqui Lipton at The Tobias Literary Agency.