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Motivating Kids to Read Through Author School Visits - video
Diane Z. Shore
One of Diane Z. Shore's favorite parts of being a children's author is visiting schools, where she gets to inspire the kids to read and write. As a read-aloud advocate, Shore knows that many children are reluctant readers and need that extra encouragement...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
In the Classroom
Motivating Kids to Read Through Author School Visits - podcast
Diane Z. Shore
One of Diane Z. Shore's favorite parts of being a children's author is visiting schools, where she gets to inspire the kids to read and write. As a read-aloud advocate, Shore knows that many children are reluctant readers and need that extra encouragement...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
In the Classroom
Breaking Into the Industry - podcast
Kathryn Otoshi
Writing and publishing a children's book is a dream of many authors. So how do you break into the children's book industry? Children’s author and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi shares her tips for writers interested in breaking into the children's book market...
over 9 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
Writing in a Child's Language - video
Melanie Greenberg
Children don't speak or think like adults. This is an important fact to understand when you're writing a children's book. The language and story must be targeted for your audience. Artist, illustrator, and author, Melanie Greenberg, provides insight...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Writing in a Child's Language - podcast
Melanie Greenberg
Children don't speak or think like adults. This is an important fact to understand when you're writing a children's book. The language and story must be targeted for your audience. Artist, illustrator, and author, Melanie Greenberg, provides insight...
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Making Non-Fiction Fun - podcast
Jennifer Emmett
Jennifer Emmett, VP and Editorial Director of Children's Books for National Geographic Books, talks about finding the interest in non-fiction to make it fun for children. Click here to play this audio clip
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
Making Non-Fiction Fun - video
Jennifer Emmett
Jennifer Emmett, VP and Editorial Director of Children's Books for National Geographic Books, talks about finding the interest in non-fiction to make it fun for children.
over 9 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
How to Write Age Appropriate Stories for Middle-Grade Readers
A.J. Low
Sometimes being able to relate to children requires adults to revisit their own childhood, putting themselves in a child-like mindset. For children's co-authors Felicia Low-Jimenez and Adan Jimenez (A.J. Low), relating to children comes easy because...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
Age Groups
The Role of an Associate Publicist at Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
Maryam Ahmad
As an Associate Publicist at Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, Maryam Ahmad works with authors on various publicity campaigns, while also supporting managers and other team members with their publicity campaigns. Her role Includes pitching books...
1 month ago
Traditional Publishing
Advantages/Disadvantages
Writing in Rhyme for Children and Getting Your Work Published - video
Diane Z. Shore
Children's author Diane Z. Shore is a big fan of writing in rhyme because of the enjoyment it brings to children. Shore didn't know much about poetry or rhyme when she first started writing but learned the craft through studying well-known children...
over 8 years ago
Children's Books
Writing for Kids
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