Educational Resources

What It Takes To Illustrate A Children’s Book. Whether you write or illustrate, this class will help you understand the various roles of narrative art in children’s literature. From start to finish, learn what is expected of illustrators working in the children’s book industry. Guest presenter: Sarah Elliot.

What It Takes To Illustrate A Children’s Book. Whether you write or illustrate, this class will help you understand the various roles of narrative art in children’s literature. From start to finish, learn what is expected of illustrators working in the children’s book industry. Guest presenter: Sarah Elliot.

What is a Narrative Arc and Why Is It Important in Children’s Books? Discover what a narrative arc is and common types of arc formats. Learn how to find the arc in published work as well as your own. Writing Exercise: Chart Your Arc

What is a Narrative Arc and Why Is It Important in Children’s Books? Discover what a narrative arc is and common types of arc formats. Learn how to find the arc in published work as well as your own. Writing Exercise: Chart Your Arc

You have an idea for a children’s book, but aren’t sure what to do next. Discover a few writing exercises for helping you better define your concept and finally write your first draft. Writing exercise: Outlining your draft.

These handouts were distributed during the in-person meeting.

Author, MJ Wilen, presents her "plotter" techniques for starting a first draft whether it is a picture book or a novel.

Here you can access the slides from our Las Vegas February 2025 In-Person Meeting.

Here you can access the slides from our Las Vegas January 2025 In-Person Meeting.