Picture Book Cohort Beginner/Intermediate is for you if
• You have completed at least 2 picture book manuscripts.
• You have been attending a critique group regularly and are beginning to get positive feedback on your work.
• You’re looking for feedback to take your work to the next level.
You’ll submit 1 picture book manuscript (fiction or nonfiction) each month, for a total of 6 mentor critiques, plus monthly peer critiques from the other members of your cohort. You may choose to submit new material each month, or revise and resubmit previously critiqued material.
Maximum size of this cohort is 6 participants.
Cost: $600
About Mentor Jonathan Roth
Jonathan Roth
writes and illustrates the graphic novel series ROVER AND SPECK (Kids Can Press, 2022+), the chapter book series BEEP AND BOB (Aladdin/S&S, 2018+) and the upcoming non-fiction picture book ALMOST UNDERWEAR: HOW A PIECE OF CLOTH TRAVELED FROM KITTY HAWK TO THE MOON AND MARS (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2024). Though his books are often space-themed, he loves Earthly activities like hiking, canoeing and cycling. He lives in Rockville, MD and teaches elementary art. More info at
Picture Book Beginner/Intermediate Cohort Dates and Deadlines
January
Online meeting (60-90 minutes): Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 6:30 PM Eastern
Deadline to submit materials for mentor and peer critique: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Mentor and peer written critiques due: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
February
Online meeting (60-90 minutes): Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6:30 PM Eastern
Deadline to submit materials for mentor and peer critique: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Mentor and peer written critiques due: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
March
Online meeting (60-90 minutes): Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 6:30 PM Eastern
Deadline to submit materials for mentor and peer critique: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Mentor and peer written critiques due: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
April
Online meeting (60-90 minutes): Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 6:30 PM Eastern
Deadline to submit materials for mentor and peer critique: Wednesday, April 17 2024
Mentor and peer written critiques due: Wednesday, April 30, 2024
May
Online meeting (60-90 minutes): Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6:30 PM Eastern
Deadline to submit materials for mentor and peer critique: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Mentor and peer written critiques due: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
June
Online meeting (60-90 minutes): Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6:30 PM Eastern
Deadline to submit materials for mentor and peer critique: Wednesday, June 4, 2024
Mentor and peer written critiques due: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Final online meeting (60-90 minutes): Tuesday, July 2, 2024, 6:30 PM Eastern