Down the Rabbit-Hole: On the Art of Writing Picture Books

A picture book is a magic meeting place. It’s the place where a text meets with the illustrations and the illustrations with a text. It’s the place where a child meets with an adult and an adult with a child. It’s the uniquely special place where a child meets with themselves and also the world. So much in so little time! So where do great ideas for picture books really come from? And what really makes them work? Enjoy this inspiring and engaging session on what it takes to create a picture book, from first tiny seed to final story.

Topics covered:

• The art of making picture books.
• Inspiration.
• Character, story, language, setting.
• Visual literacy.
• Collaboration.
• Editing & Revision.