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
PJ Library: Picture Book Summer Camp
Starts: March 31, 2024
Working (PLAYING) Retreat: Artistic Play and Exploration
Starts: April 14, 2024
Non-Traditional Picture Book Structure: A Two-Night Mini
Starts: April 15, 2024
The Crash Course in Children’s Book Publishing (Spring)
Starts: April 16, 2024
Emotions in Nonfiction Picture Books: A Two-Night Mini
Starts: April 16, 2024
Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Spring/Summer)
Starts: April 17, 2024
Disability Representation in Picture Book Illustration: A Two-Night Mini
Starts: May 7, 2024
Writing with Pride: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers
Starts: May 14, 2024
Working Retreat: Spark Inspiration with Meditation and Creative Play
Starts: June 15, 2024
Working Retreat: Poetry and Poetry Anthologies
Starts: June 23, 2024
Summer Camp in Illustration: Intensive Artistic Inspiration
Starts: July 10, 2024
Summer Camp in Writing: Create and Dream!
Starts: July 14, 2024
Working Retreat: Experienced Storytellers In-Company
Starts: September 11, 2024
Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Fall)
Starts: September 18, 2024
The Crash Course in Children’s Book Publishing (Fall)
Starts: September 24, 2024
Working Retreat: Lyrical Picture Books and Poetry
Starts: September 26, 2024
Working Retreat: Picture Book Authors and Illustrators
Starts: November 10, 2024
Working Retreat: Revision
Starts: November 14, 2024
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