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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 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.
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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.