There’s just one thing we can tell you about writing a picture book: there is no one “right way” to do it.
You have a story to tell, and a unique voice with which to tell it.
Maybe you’ve had an idea for a while and want to get started. Maybe you’re looking for a place to find community and hone your craft.
No matter where you are on your journey, we’re glad you’re here. Your story and your picture book can inspire children, and we’d love to help.
Find A Picture Book Course
Diving Into Picture Books: Format, Structure, and Practice
Starts: January 15, 2026
Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Spring)
Starts: March 4, 2026
All About Picture Books: A Retreat for Storytellers
Starts: June 3, 2026
Summer Camp for Writers and Illustrators: Session One!
Starts: July 8, 2026
Summer Camp for Writers and Illustrators: Session Two!
Starts: July 12, 2026
The Writing Shorter Retreat: Why (and How) Less Can Be More
Starts: August 9, 2026
Picture Book Authors and Illustrators: A Generative Retreat
Starts: September 16, 2026
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Picture Book Resources
Picture Books: To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme
by Diane Murray
Writing Picture Books that Meet Kids Where They Are
by Eileen Robinson
10 Things to Consider When Writing a Picture Book Biography
by Donna Janell Bowman
Finding Story and Character Ideas from Kids (and other lessons from Dear Highlights)
a Webinar with Christine French Cully
Get it Right with Research
by Don Tate
Inspiring Children Through Story
Get Involved at the Highlights Foundation
Stories from Our Highlights Foundation Alumni
Celebration Station: Summer 2025
A Flea for Justice: Celebrating a Book Birthday with Valerie Bolling and TeMika Grooms
From Spark to Final Sketches: My 7-Step Picture Book Dummy Process
The Perils of Girlhood: Celebrating a Book Birthday With Melissa Fraterrigo
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