SCBWI MD/DE/WV presents, The Mechanics Behind the Magic: Writing Rhyming Picture Books with Author Renée M. LaTulippe

Mar 27, 2026

Online event

In this craft workshop, Renée will focus on the technical skills needed to write successful rhyming picture books, including meter, rhyme, natural language, and solid story structure. Through examples and read-aloud demonstrations, participants will learn to recognize and fix common pitfalls like forced phrasing and weak rhymes. Writers will leave with practical revision strategies to make their manuscripts read-aloud ready.

About the Presenter

Renée M. LaTulippe

Renée M. LaTulippe is the author of the MG poetry collection Limelight: Curtain Up on Poetry Comics!, the rhyming picture book The Crab Ballet, and a forthcoming free verse picture book, and has poems published in many anthologies. Renée is also the founder of The Lyrical Language Lab and the Peek & Critique YouTube channel. Originally from New York, she lives by the sea in Italy with her husband and three children.

Webinar Description

Webinar Date and Time

Friday, March 27th , 2026 at 7:00 PM EASTERN

The webinar is 90 minutes long.

Registration will close at 5 PM on Thursday, March 26th, 2026

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Prices

Premium member price: $15

Regular price: $30

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