October 5 @ 7:00 pm - October 7 @ 7:00 pm
Online
$59Overview
A Two-Night Online Course
A strong picture book captures attention early AND sustains energy and engagement from the first page to the last. Maintaining momentum means making intentional craft choices that invite curiosity, deepen connection, and encourage young readers to keep turning the page. Join picture book author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and picture book author and illustrator Anne Appert as they explore how word choice, tension, and visual storytelling work together to move a story forward and keep your readers engaged!
This picture book page turn workshop is made up of two, 75-minute sessions with limited community interaction and a wealth of ideas for creating picture books that engage readers all the way through the book from first page to The End.
- Monday, October 5, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)
- Webinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat
- You’ll have access to the recordings through November 30, 2026
Why This Workshop?
A strong picture book captures attention early AND sustains energy and engagement from the first page to the last. Maintaining momentum means making intentional craft choices that invite curiosity, deepen connection, and encourage young readers to keep turning the page. Join picture book author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and picture book author and illustrator Anne Appert as they explore how word choice, tension, and visual storytelling work together to move a story forward and keep your readers engaged!
Topics include:
- Kinds of page turns in picture books
- Breaking tension and setting up plot twists
- Building to a satisfying ending
- How art propels a picture book page turn
- and more!
It’s a Great Fit If…
- You are a picture book writer wishing to tell engaging stories. The page turn creates engagement like nothing else! Learn how with Sudipta and Anne.
- You have written a picture book and have received feedback that you need to create more tension or interest. This course will help you look at what is needed to tell a short, concise picture book narrative.
- You’re looking for something short, sweet, and smart. This is not a full workshop; it is two, 75-minute session with limited engagement meant to provide an understanding of the importance of, and how to craft page turns that build momentum.
Tentative Agenda
At registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course. Sessions will be recorded. All times are Eastern time.
Click on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail.
Part One: Monday, October 5, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)
Presentation includes:
- Kinds of page turns and their uses
- Examples of picture books that do page turns beautifully
- Building and breaking tension
- Writing Exercises to try on your own
Part Two: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)
Presentation includes:
- Creating surprise, sustaining curiosity
- The big turn in the picture book
- The role of art in shaping page turns
- Open Q&A
About This Picture Book Page Turn Workshop
DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN
What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work?
In this picture book workshop, feedback is not included with the course. Additionally, there will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.
How Does This Picture Book Workshop Support Our Mission?
Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves. Picture books are a beloved part of many children’s lives. This workshop is meant to support and inspire you as you craft a picture book for children.
Will The Sessions Be Recorded?
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 November 30, 2026. Please also 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.
