Writing with Pride: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers

Name: Writing with Pride: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers
Start: 2024-05-14T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-16T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Writing with Pride: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers

Online | Picture Books, Nonfiction, Poetry, Essential Conversations

May 14 @ 7:00 pm - May 16 @ 7:00 pm

Lesléa NewmanRob Sanders

Online

$59

Overview

A Two-Night Mini Online Course

Picture books can be filled with Pride! Join celebrated authors Lesléa Newman and Rob Sanders for this short course designed to bring LGBTQIA2S+ creators and their allies together to study the craft of picture books, and build confidence to create picture books with LGBTQIA2S+ characters and/or themes. The two 75-minute sessions will be filled with information, and will include an opportunity for Q&A (questions and answers). This course is for picture book writers of all experience levels, from those who are just beginning to those who are published.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7 pm-8:15 pm Eastern
- Please note that with Q&A, this session may run until 8:30 pm. If you need to leave early, you will have access to the recording.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7 pm-8:15 pm Eastern
- Please note that with Q&A, this session may run until 8:30 pm. If you need to leave early, you will have access to the recording.
Webinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat
Recordings available until June 30, 2024

Why This Workshop?

Join celebrated authors Rob Sanders and Lesléa Newman for this short course designed to bring LGBTQIA2S+ creators and allies together to study the art of picture books. This program is filled with books that celebrate joy, respect, and appreciation for children in today’s world, showing beauty and strength in our rainbow of experiences.

Each night of this short course will offer picture book analysis, and opportunities for crafting your own ideas. There will also be time for your questions as you explore:

Where to find ideas, topics, and themes that will resonate with readers,
Tools for fiction and nonfiction picture books,
Current and historical books with LGBTQIA2S+ themes,
and more!

Feedback

This course does not include feedback or critiques from the instructors. However, Lesléa and Rob will provide information about their critique services at the end of the two-night mini. Please note that their critique services are offered outside of this Highlights Foundation experience.

A Note About Feedback and Critique

It’s a Great Fit If…

You’re an aspiring or published picture book author and/or author/illustrator who is a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or an ally.
You are interested in writing picture books in any genre or style, such as fiction, nonfiction, prose, and poetry.
You have an idea for a picture book with a LGBTQIA2S+ character and/or theme and want to develop it further.
You want to discover how a picture book topic can be presented in a variety of ways.
You’re looking for something short, sweet, and smart!

Tentative Agenda

At registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course.

IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE:

If you are unable to attend either session for any reason, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through June 30, 2024.

Please note that if you register for the course after the start of the first session, you will not receive recordings immediately. You’ll receive both recordings after the close of the last session, usually within 24 hours.

All Times are Eastern Time. Click on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail.

Part One: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)

Picture Book Basics: A Fast-as-the-Speed-of-Light Overview
The Possibilities Are Endless: One Topic, Many Stories
Why Picture Books with LGBTQIA2S+ Characters and Themes?
Q&A*

* Please note that with Q & A this session may run until 8:30pm (if you need to leave early, you will have access to the recording.)

Part Two: Thursday, May 16, 2024 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)

Dump Trucks and Dresses and Dolls: Oh My! (Children’s Books that Smash Gender Stereotypes)
Opening the Door Into a Story: Creative Ways to Put Words on Paper
Q&A*

* Please note that with Q & A this session may run until 8:30pm (if you need to leave early, you will have access to the recording.)

A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve

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How It Impacts Kids

Kids see themselves, their families, and their communities as part of a larger world through the pages of a picture book. These books encourage self-acceptance, empathy, and compassion, and resonate with a variety of family structures and identities.

Why Do We Mention This? Learn More About Our Mission.

Testimonials from Our Community

“Lesléa and Rob were both fantastic! Lesléa is always super professional and very knowledgeable about her craft. Rob was fun and interesting. His energy was contagious! They made an excellent team!”

“Lesléa brought a precision and wealth of knowledge to the table and Rob brought an excitement and openness that was infectious. There was a fantastic balance of craft, questions, and play. “

“It got me motivated to write again. I loved the fact that it was so interactive.”

“I knew I could not attend in person but I signed up because you offered the recording. Having that option was invaluable.”

“Keep the mini courses going for those of us that can’t attend at the Highlights Foundation Campus! It helps us stay in touch and keep our skills growing!!