As anyone who’s ever tried to write a picture book knows, it’s harder than it looks—and therein lies the subversively simple power of this essential genre. The picture book industry is currently blossoming with innovative new books every day. That’s good news for children. For writers, that may make the task of getting your own work noticed seem daunting.

In this class, we’ll cover some of the basic rules for writing successful picture books. We’ll study the texts of great books you love and talk about the process of having your own words illustrated by someone else. We’ll also devote time to discussing any potential projects you may have and finding ways to make them stand out from the crowd.

This class is appropriate for both beginners as well as those ready for new inspiration.