Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations
Ready to take a deep dive into the craft and business of nonfiction kidlit? In Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations, Kirsten W. Larson, author of ”Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book,” chats with creators of nonfiction new releases about the craft and business of writing nonfiction for children and teens.
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Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
How do we craft, edit, and sell poetic nonfiction picture books? Today I talk to Buffy Silverman, author of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY, to learn more about writing in rhyme.
Show notes:
Classes and resources mentioned:
Renée LaTulippe's Lyrical Language Lab: https://www.reneelatulippe.com/lyrical-language-lab/
Laura Purdie Salas's Poetry site: https://laurasalas.com/poetry/
Poetry Friday: https://www.nowaterriver.com/what-in-the-world-is-poetry-friday/
Authors/poets mentioned:
April Pulley Sayre
Laura Purdie Salas
Joyce Sidman
Irene Latham
Maria Gianferrari
Katey Howes
David Harrison
Books mentioned:
THE PUMPKIN SEED'S SECRET by Hannah Barnaby, illustrated by Cédric Abt
PIGS DIG A ROAD by Carrie Finison, illustrated by Brian Biggs
JUMPER by Jessica Lanan
Connect with Buffy at https://buffysilverman.com/
You can order STARLIGHT SYMPHONY wherever books are sold. Please support Buffy by asking your local library to buy a copy of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY for its collection. Details about the book here: https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/24762
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Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Learn more about RAINBOW ALLIES and download the educational resources: https://www.nancychurnin.com/rainbow-allies
Are you going to be at the National Council of Teachers of English Conference or in the Boston area the weekend before Thanksgiving? Here's Nancy's panel information:
Friday, Nov. 22 Boston Convention Center
415 Summer Street, Boston 02210
10:45 Affirming the Humanity of Diversity, 9:30 a.m. t0 10:45 a.m. in Room 209
1:50 p.m. Signing copies of Rainbow Allies in the Publishers Spotlight booth
Saturday, Nov. 23
10-12 a.m.
Morse Institute Library 14 East Central St, Natick, MA
Ten Tree Books, an independent bookstore, will provide and sell books that I will sign.
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Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
What does it take to become the author of a nonfiction picture book series? Nell Cross Beckerman, author of CAVES and VOLCANOES (both illustrated by Kalen Chock) explains.
Episode links:
Head to Nell's website for classes for writers, links to buy autographed books, educator's guides and more: https://www.nellcrossbeckerman.com/#/
As a special gift, you can watch Nell's Zoom where she shares her whole creative process for writing VOLCANOES, which includes appearances by editor Katie Heit, art director Brian LaRossa, and illustrator Kalen Chock. https://tinyurl.com/Volcanoes-zoom
Your host Kirsten W. Larson
Kirsten W. Larson, used to work with rocket scientists at NASA, but now writes books for curious kids. She is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for young readers, including The Fire of Stars, illustrated by Katherine Roy, a Good Housekeeping Award-winner and NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor book. Kirsten is the author of Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book: A step-by-step revision guide, called “a must-have for every nonfiction picture book writer’s bookshelf.” She lives near Los Angeles with her family. Learn more at kirstenwlarson.com and sign up for her newsletter to access full transcripts.