The ABCs of Writing for Children: 114 Children's Authors and Illustrators Talk about the Art, the Business, the Craft & the Life of Writing Children's (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781884956287)

Have you ever dreamed of writing a best-selling children's book? Ever fantasize about what it's like to live the life of a published children's author? Although writing and illustrating books for children is not as easy as it looks, new authors and illustrators are being discovered--and published--all the time. Even if you're not planning a career in this field, learning how authors and illustrators work can lend new insights and appreciation to their art. The same ideas and inspirations that help authors and illustrators of children's books may encourage students, teachers, librarians and other creative artists in their literary efforts. In ""The ABCs of Writing for Children, "" you'll learn many 'do's and don'ts' for creating children's books. You'll see that what works for one author may not work for the next. No matter what your aspirations are, whether you want to enrich your reading, teach others to read and write more deeply, or nurture your own creative process, learning what works for others may work for you. Including Chris Crutcher, Karen Cushman, Sid Fleischman, Richard Peck, R. L. Stine, Rosemary Wells, and Jane Yolen.

Author: Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff
ISBN-10: 1884956289
ISBN-13: 9781884956287
Publisher: Quill Driver Books
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2002
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.01h x 5.99w x 0.93d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 03/15/2003 pg. 92
School Library Journal 11/01/2003 pg. 175