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Now, here’s our hand-picked selection of articles about how to write a children’s book. These are perfect places for beginning folks to start. Enjoy!
Kidlit Social #85: The Final Kidlit Social: Ask Laura Anything!
When we created the Kidlit Social back in the spring of 2020, it was meant to be a temporary thing to keep folks connected during the pandemic.…
Kidlit Social #83: Picture Books – A Look Into the Author/Illustrator Relationship
On this episode, Laura welcomes John Bray and Josh Cleland, the author/illustrator team behind the acclaimed new picture book The…
Kidlit Social #82: The Texas Librarians Spearheading a New Anti-Censorship Movement
On this episode, Laura welcomes Carolyn Foote and Becky Calzada, two Texas school librarians who, along with librarian Nancy Jo Lambert,…
Kidlit Social #81: Meet the Publisher, with Robert Agis of Starry Forest Books
On this episode, Laura welcomes publisher Robert Agis. Robert is President of Starry Forest Books, an independent publisher with titles…
Kidlit Social #80: How to Write an Exceptional Book Description with Michelle Schusterman
On this episode, Laura welcomes author, writing instructor and ghost writer Michelle Schusterman. Michelle is the author of over a dozen…
Kidlit Social #79: Chris Barton on Supporting Teachers & Free Expression in the Classroom
On this episode, Laura welcomes Chris Barton, author of 23 books including the New York Times Bestseller Shark vs. Train. Chris discusses a…
Kidlit Social #78: Writing Picture Books with Layers and Purpose with Carol Gordon Ekster
On this episode, Laura welcomes picture book author Carol Gordon Ekster (Some Daddies, Before I Sleep I Say Thank You, You Know What?, Where…
Kidlit Social #77: Meet Sarah Baker, SCBWI’s New Executive Director
On this episode, Laura welcomes Sarah Baker, the new Executive Director of the Society for Children’s Book Writers &…
Kidlit Social #76: April Cox on Self-Publishing the Right Way
On this episode, we welcome children’s book author and self-publishing coach April Cox.
April is the founder of…
A Chat With Renowned Children’s Author Laura Numeroff
by Sharon O. Blumberg
Laura Numeroff is an acclaimed #1 New York Times best-selling children’s author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and…
Kidlit Social #75: 2nd Anniversary Edition – Laura Answers Your Writing Questions!
On this episode, we celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of the Kidlit Social with an “Ask Laura Anything” special! Laura…
Michael Sampson, NYT Best-Selling Author & Collaborator with Bill Martin Jr.
by Sharon O. Blumberg
Dr. Michael Sampson is a New York Times best selling author of 36 books for young children, including Chicka, Chicka,…
Kidlit Social #70: Industry Pros Reveal – How to Know When Your Manuscript is Ready to Submit
On this episode of The Kidlit Social we welcome three respected industry pros, who will help you answer the question:
Is My…
How Much Does a Children’s Author Make? How Do They Get Paid?
Ever wondered how much money a typical children’s author can make? Or how much of each book sale goes to the author?
In this post, we break…
Writing Nonfiction for Children – Where the Opportunities Are Right Now
Here’s a meaty excerpt from The Children’s Nonfiction Market: How To Break In & How to Succeed, a Writing Blueprints workshop…
Kidlit Social #60 Replay: Nathan Bransford on Finding Your Story’s Hook
On this episode of The Kidlit Social, meet Nathan Bransford, author of the Jacob Wonderbar middle grade series, the writing guides How to…
Kidlit Distancing Social #46 Replay: Jean Daigneau & Gloria Adams on How to Get Your Manuscript Submission-Ready
In this episode, two veteran kidlit authors will share their best self-editing tips to help you get your manuscripts…
Kidlit Distancing Social #37 Replay – Darcy Pattison on Self-Publishing & the Path to Success as an Indie Author
This week, meet Darcy Pattison, a prolific kidlit author who has found great success self-publishing her own work. Darcy’s authored…
Kidlit Distancing Social #25 Replay – Brian Weisfeld on Writing Books that Promote a Passion & Deliver a Message
This week, we welcome Brian Weisfeld, author of The Startup Squad series (Macmillan), is devoted to empowering girls with an entrepreneurial…
Kidlit Distancing Social #24 Replay – Brooke McIntyre on Finding, Joining & Getting the Most of a Critique Group
This week, we welcome Brooke McIntyre, the founder of InkedVoices, a platform for writing groups and an online space for writers. In our virtual…
