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We'll be back to our regularly scheduled program next week. Keep an eye out for the continuation of our February Poetry Month (focusing on Novels-in-Verse). Stay warm!
“I’m driven to write by the child I used to be, the children I raised, and other curious or angsty young readers who turn to books for answers, adventure, or hope.”
A great picture book has multiple layers that add depth to the story and make it a re-readable experience for children and caregivers alike.
The picture book biography Freddie The Flyer, by Fred Carmichael and Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, illustrated by Audrea Lorren-Wulf, is a perfect example of how layers can work together to tell a compelling story.
“Don’t be swayed or crippled by all the doubts and fears, trust in your instincts, and write from the heart. During the lowest of my lows, I felt so lost and started to doubt this dream of creating my own picture books. I'm so glad I was able to ride that storm out and persist! Dreams do come true.”
Anne-Marie Strohman (co-editor) writes picture books, middle grade novels, and young adult short stories and novels. She is a teacher, an editor, and a scholar. She is an active member of SCBWI and holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Find her at amstrohman.com and on Twitter @amstrwriter