FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 – 5!

In this workshop, we’ll explore the process of creating a picture book concentrating on characters, setting, and creating tension. We’ll examine pacing, layout, and page breaks. We’ll discuss visuals and how they work with the text. We’ll also explore the beautiful grounds of Write On, Door County to see what new ideas we generate. Then we’ll take all this and provide an opportunity for you to create your own story. Come ready to write, to learn new things, and to have fun.

Teaching Artist: John Coy is the author of young adult novels, the 4 for 4 middle-grade series, and fiction and nonfiction picture books. He has received numerous awards for his work including a Marion Vannett Ridgway Award for best debut picture book, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, Bank Street College Best Book of the Year, Notable Book for a Global Society, the Burr/Warzalla Award for Distinguised Achievement in Children’s Literature, and the Kerlan Award in recognition of singular attainments in the creation of children’s literature. John lives in Minneapolis with his wife Fiona McCrae and visits schools around the world. 

Class meets Monday – Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 am – noon

Class size: Minimum 5, maximum 12. 

Member discount: Members of Write On receive a 10% discount on all classes and workshops. To become a member, please click here. To receive the discount, members must log in to the website using their unique password and enter member10 in the promotion code box. The code is case sensitive.

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