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Rob Harrell on How His Graphic Novel, "Monster on the Hill", Became an Animated Movie
Rob Harrell
Cartoonist, author, and illustrator Rob Harrell was approached by producers at a Comic-Con event about his popular, children's graphic novel, Monster on the Hill . This chance meeting led to his book being optioned for film, but it took eight years for...
over 2 years ago
Book to Screen
Adaptations
Raising the Next Generation of Writers and Thinkers - video
Deborah Davis
In today's busy schools, Author Deborah Davis talks about the importance of allowing children to be creative by giving them space and time to freely put words on paper.
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
In the Classroom
Raising the Next Generation of Writers and Thinkers - podcast
Deborah Davis
In today's busy schools, Author Deborah Davis talks about the importance of allowing children to be creative by giving them space and time to freely put words on paper. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
In the Classroom
4 Things to Know About Independent Juvenile Publishing - recorded webinar
Andy Tate and Bernice Tate
In this webinar, children’s authors and illustrators Andy and Bernice Tate share advice on self-publishing juvenile books. There are four key points to know about juvenile and children’s publishing. First, know your readership. Know who they are, what...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Delivering Age Appropriate Content When Publishing Catholic Children's Books - podcast
Bart Tesoriero
For writer and editor Bart Tesoriero, the key to being successful when writing for children is remembering they are simple. A writer must focus on what will spark their interest and jump start the learning process. He believes in the proverb, "A child...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Delivering Age Appropriate Content When Publishing Catholic Children's Books - video
Bart Tesoriero
For writer and editor Bart Tesoriero, the key to being successful when writing for children is remembering they are simple. A writer must focus on what will spark their interest and jump start the learning process. He believes in the proverb, "A child...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Children’s Books with Bestselling Author Sheri Fink
Sheri Fink
Join #1 bestselling, award-winning children’s author Sheri Fink for the ALC’s first multi-part webinar series on writing, illustrating, publishing, marketing, and branding for children’s books. Part 1: How to Write & Illustrate Your Children’s Book...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Comparing the Publishing Journey Between Children’s Books and Young Adult Novels
Annie Sullivan
Author Annie Sullivan has found success with traditional publishing for her young adult novels, but the road to getting a children's picture book picked up by a traditional publisher has been a little more challenging. She's pitched a few children's...
over 3 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
The Importance of Local In-Person Events for Children’s Authors
Maryam Ahmad
Maryam Ahmad, Associate Publicist at Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, encourages authors to focus locally when it comes to in-person events. People enjoy bringing their children to events where they can meet authors face-to-face, which builds...
1 month ago
Events
Book Fairs
Workshop Ideas for Young and Middle Grade Children - podcast
Anna Perera
Author Anna Perera shares her strategies for leading writing workshops for children and teenagers. She walks through her favorite creative writing exercises and ice breakers for each age group, and she explains the value of volunteering her time and...
over 9 years ago
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Workshops
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