Crafting Emotional Arcs in Nonfiction Picture Books
Sep 10, 2024
Online event
Discover the art of weaving powerful emotions into your nonfiction picture books!
September 10, 2024
Virtual
7pm-8:15pm Eastern Standard Time
$30/$15 for premium members
Discover the art of weaving powerful emotions into your nonfiction picture books! Whether you're crafting a narrative or expository story, this class will equip you with techniques to engage young readers' hearts. From shaping narrative arcs and crafting emotionally resonant scenes to strategically arranging information in expository books for maximum impact, you'll learn how to create unforgettable nonfiction picture books that leave a lasting impression on children. Topics covered include selecting topics, arcs (for narrative and expository), takeaways, page turns, and the role of illustrations. This event will be recorded, and a replay will be available for 30 days after the live event.
Learn more about your speaker
Kirsten W. Larson, used to work with rocket scientists at NASA, but now writes books for curious kids. She is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for young readers, including the award-winning picture book, The Fire of Stars, illustrated by Katherine Roy, a Good Housekeeping Award winner and NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor book. Kirsten is the author of Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book: A step-by-step revision guide, called “a must-have for every nonfiction picture book writer’s bookshelf.” She lives near Los Angeles with her family. Learn more at KirstenWLarson.com.