SCBWI Illinois Recording: Creating Picture Books: From Idea... to First Draft... to FINISHED!

Learn from Ruth Spiro on how to take a picture book from an idea to a finished manuscript. Ruth Spiro is the author of more than 30 children’s books, with over one million copies in print worldwide. Her bestselling Baby Loves Science board books are the groundbreaking originals that introduce big ideas to the littlest listeners in an age-appropriate and engaging style. Ruth’s work has been praised by the Los Angeles Times, NPR, TODAY, Popular Science, Bank Street College of Education, Purdue Engineering, and more. Fans who have publicly shared their love of her books include Gabby Giffords, Chelsea Clinton, and Chance the Rapper. A frequent speaker at schools and conferences, Ruth’s previous appearances include Windy City Live on WMAQ-TV, Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, World Science Festival, Chicago Tribune Printer’s Row LitFest, Children’s Festival of Stories, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She hopes her books inspire kids to observe the world, ask questions, and when it comes to their futures, DREAM BIG! Ruth lives in suburban Chicago, Illinois.

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