BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boyds Mills - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://boydsmills.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Boyds Mills REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T222120 CREATED:19700101T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T004541Z UID:63753-1780426800-1780599600@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Educational Publishing 101: Navigating New Paths for Your Writing DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA Two-Night Mini Online Course \nThe educational market offers authors a powerful pathway to reach readers. But what does “educational publishing” really mean? How does it overlap with traditional trade publishing? And what ways can educational publishing open doors to traditional publishing? \nJoin award winning authors Anika Aldamuy Denise and Dorothy H. Price to learn more about what educational publishing is (and what it isn’t) and how entering this market may help you as an author. This short\, info-rich program offers two 75-minute sessions filled with practical insights\, examples\, and how to get started in your understanding of educational publishing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTuesday\, June 2\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nThursday\, June 4\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nWebinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat\nYou’ll have access to the recordings through July 31\, 2026.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Workshop?\nIn this short course\, two veteran educational market authors demystify the educational writing industry and outline a plan that can help early-career\, freelance\, and established authors find their first writing opportunities in educational publishing. \nAnika and Dorothy will share: \n\nTrade and Educational Publishing – What’s the same? What’s different?\nWorking with educational market publishers (commissioned vs. permissioned work)\nEducational market expectations (Lexile levels and more)\nThe kind of knowledge and experience that can help get your foot in the door\nA guide to contracts and pay rates\nand more!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n It’s a Great Fit If…\n\n\nYou are a storyteller ready to impact the classroom. Educational publishers are looking for your voice! \n\n\nYou’d like a broad roadmap for entering the industry and want a clear look at the diverse\, rewarding roles available in the educational writing sector. \n\n\nYou value high-impact\, focused learning. This is a streamlined\, two-part mini course designed to sharpen your industry IQ and highlight the unique demands of educational writing versus the trade market. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda: Educational Publishing 101\nAt registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course. \nNote: Sessions take place via Zoom. It is a good idea for you to install Zoom prior to the workshop. As a mini\, this course will ask you to mute your microphones and hide your video to maximize time with the faculty lecture. THE SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED.   \nAll Times are Eastern Time. \nClick on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part One: Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n Educational Publishing Introduction \n\nTrade Publishing vs. Educational Publishing\nDefining terms: Lexile level\, work for hire (WFH)\, curricula\, and more\nExperimenting with different types of writing (and honing your writing skills at the same time!)\nHandout: Common Types of Educational Market writing\nQ & A\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Part Two: Thursday\, June 4\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nNext Up: Writing to Market \n\nKey to writing for educational market: leveraging your experience and skill set\nWays to work with educational market publishers (commissioned vs. permissioned work)\nGeneral guide on contracts and pay rates\nHandout: What to Include in an Intro Packet for Educational Publishers\nQ & A\n\n\n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Educational Marketing Publishing Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Feedback Can I Expect in This Course? \n In this short mini course\, you can expect this level of feedback:  \n\nNone included in the course. There will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.\n\nIf you’d like to learn more\, see our note on feedback in our programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Workshop Support Our Mission?\n Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Great writing inspires and informs\, it engages young readers\, and helps them explore new topics. This mini workshop helps writers learn to create great resources for the educational market. \n \n \n \n \n \n Do You Have More Educational Publishing Writing Resources?\n If you’d like to learn more about trade and educational market writing\, see these blogs and articles on our site: \n\n\n\nWriting for the Educational Market: Five Pros Share Some Things to Know\nMust-Read FAQs on the Educational Market\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Will This Workshop Be Recorded? \n IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE: \nIf you are unable to attend either session for any reason\, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through July 31\, 2026. \n\nPlease note that if you cannot attend live but you’d like to receive recording links by email\, you must register for this course.  Recordings are not sold separately; they are only available to those who register.\nPlease 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.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Dorothy H. Price\nSee More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Anika Aldamuy Denise\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/educational-publishing-101/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Black Voices,Latinx Voices,Online,Online Mini,The Business of Publishing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/learn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T222120 CREATED:19700101T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T185833Z UID:63752-1780945200-1781118000@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Picture Book Middles: Bridging Beginning and End DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA Two-Night Online Course \nMany picture books begin with promise and end with purpose\, but lose momentum in the middle. This course shows you how to fix that. \nYou’ll leave with new tools to re-enter drafts you’ve already written or approach new drafts\, with an understanding of what the middle needs. Specifically\, the middle holds an emotional shift\, and there are tools you can use to navigate readers through this shift\, raise the stakes without adding words\, and keep readers engaged.  \nIn this course\, award-winning author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow can teach you the ways to build an emotional bridge between the beginning and the end of your story. This is a focused\, information-rich webinar designed for writers who want clear craft insights. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nMonday\, June 8\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nWednesday\, June 10\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nWebinar-style program with closed captioning available.\nYou will have access to the recordings until July 31\, 2026.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“Jamilah’s eye for craft is outstanding and she really helped me improve my manuscript.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“I knew I could not attend in person but I signed up because you offered the recording. Having that option was invaluable.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Workshop?\nBuilding a picture book takes all the tools\, especially shaping a strong middle\, where an emotional shift bridges the promise of the beginning to the resolution at the end. Within a limited word count\, crafting this middle requires focused attention that raises the stakes and keeps your young readers engaged. \nJoin award-winning author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow to: \n\nDefine the elements of traditional (or semi-traditional) narrative arcs in picture books\,\nExamine the demands on the middle of a picture book\, and ways to keep it from being “murky\, muddled\, or muddy\,”\nLearn ways to support readers expectations for the narrative through-line\,\nExplore examples of contemporary stories that speak to young readers.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou are starting out as a picture book author or author/illustrator\, and you’re building your understanding of the picture book form.\nYou are a picture book author or author/illustrator who has already drafted picture books and are ready to dig back into a revision with a better understanding of narrative form.\nYou’re looking for something short\, sweet\, and smart! This is not a full workshop. Instead it is two\, 75-minute sessions meant to engage and build your understanding of the importance of the “middle” of a picture book narrative.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda\nAt registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course. \nAll Times are Eastern Time Zone. \nClick on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part One: Monday\, June 8\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nPicture Books: Beginning\, End\, & MIDDLE\nExamining “Murky\, Muddled\, or Muddy” Middles & what to do about them!\nWriting exercise\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Part Two: Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm EST)\n \nMiddles in “Tradition\, Semi-Traditional\, and Non-traditional” Picture Books\nRevision tips and techniques\nOpen Q&A\n\n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Resources\n\nInterview with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow on Action News\nWriting Picture Books That Meet Kids Where They Are\nWord Choices: Writing Picture Books That Soar\nThat’s What Heart Does: The Emotional Center of Your Picture Book\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Picture Book Writing Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n Feedback Expected\nThere will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Will This Picture Book Workshop Be Recorded?\n IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE: \nIf you are unable to attend either session for any reason\, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through July 31\, 2026. \nPlease 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can Beginners Take This Picture Book Workshop?\n Absolutely! Designed for aspiring\, emerging\, and experienced picture book writers\, this workshop offers accessible instruction without oversimplifying the craft. You’ll gain core tools for understanding picture book structure\, alongside flexible techniques that support deeper revision and stronger storytelling at any stage. \n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Workshop Support Our Mission?\n Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. The middle is where children feel the story deepen\, and see themselves change alongside the character. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I Connect with Other Participants Online?\n This webinar-style workshop includes a chat function within Zoom.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/picture-book-middles-bridging-beginning-and-end/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Black Voices,Muslim Storytellers,Online,Online Mini,Picture Books ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/picture-book-workshop-featured-image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T222121 CREATED:20260403T183834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T173809Z UID:66632-1785265200-1785438000@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Chapter Books and Early Readers: Getting Started with Beginning Readers DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA Two-Night Online Course \nBetween picture books and middle grade lies a magical\, momentum-building space where new readers fall in love with reading on their own. The books in this space can be fiction\, nonfiction\, highly illustrated\, and/or much more! In just two sessions\, you’ll explore how to begin your chapter book or early reader that builds reading confidence and offers an emotional hook (and humor) for independent readers. \nJoin Kaz Windness to begin your chapter book or early reader\, with a focused look at character and how to build on your own strengths in crafting a story. This two-session program is designed to help storytellers find a path forward for their ideas and includes a lecture each night\, plus hands-on exercises\, and time for your questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTuesday\, July 28\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nThursday\, July 30\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nWebinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat\nRecordings available until August 31\, 2026\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Workshop?\nPerhaps you remember the early days of your own reading journey? Or you work with kids who are falling in love with reading independently? The shelves might be filled with Frog and Toad or Worm & Caterpillar? With the I CAN READ series or Jada Jones? \nThis two-session chapter book workshop explores the magic behind those stories\, and how you can write your own chapter book or early reader. \nWith award-winning author/illustrator Kaz Windness guiding the way\, you will: \n\nGain clarity on where your idea fits—early reader\, highly illustrated chapter book\, transitional chapter book\, or a blend.\nTake a look at character development\, learning how to craft characters that newly independent readers connect with emotionally (and laugh with\, too).\nIdentify your unique storytelling strengths and explore how to build on them in this format.\nParticipate in hands-on writing exercises designed to help you start your story.\nand more!\n\nBy the end of our time together\, you won’t just understand the chapter book and early reader category\, you’ll have writing exercises to help you develop a character and gain confidence in your storytelling for this special age group of readers! \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou are interested in writing for newly independent readers. This is a great course for beginners who want to understand more about chapter books and early readers as they explore this exciting time of independence for readers!\nYou are a picture book or middle grade author. Curious about writing chapter books or early readers? In this short course you’ll see the cross over between these audiences (and the differences).\nYou have an idea for a chapter book or early reader but aren’t sure where or how to start.\nYou’re looking for something short\, sweet\, and smart! This is not a full workshop; these are short sessions meant to get you motivated to start writing your chapter book or early reader.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda \nAt registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course. If you can make live sessions or would prefer to watch the replays\, access will be provided to those who sign up. \nClick on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. All Times are Eastern Time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part 1: Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nWhat is (and isn’t) an early reader?\nWhat is (and isn’t) a chapter book? (And do they all need to be series?)\nWhat can we learn from visual storytelling strategies for this age group?\nTry this: Remember a time when…\nQ&A\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Part 2: Thursday\, July 30\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm EST)\n \nWhat makes a stand out character for a chapter book or early reader?\n\nLet’s talk heart.\nLet’s talk humor.\n\n\nTry it: Review your “remember when” prompt and consider a character of heart and humor\nQ&A\n\n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Online Chapter Book Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n \nThere will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Will The Sessions Be Recorded? Can I Access the Recordings?\n 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 August 31\, 2026. \n\nPlease note that if you cannot attend live but you’d like to receive recording links by email\, you must register for this course.  Recordings are not sold separately; they are only available to those who register.\nPlease 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.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Online Workshop Support Our Mission?\n Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Independent readers have a special place in this mission where kids take reading into their own hands! \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I Connect with Other Participants During the Workshop? \n There will be limited interactivity within the chat. There will also be Q&A portions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Are There Additional Resources I Can Access to Learn More? \n Resources\n\nEarly Readers and Transitional Chapter Books: What Are They and Why Are They Important?\n4 Things to Consider Before Starting a Chapter Book Series\nUsing Humor to Elevate Your Picture Book\, Early Reader\, or Chapter Book\nPicture Book? Early Reader? Chapter Book? Where Does Your Story Fit? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Kaz Windness\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/chapter-books-and-early-readers-getting-started-with-beginning-readers/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Chapter Books and Early Readers,Online,Online Mini ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chapter-course-graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T222121 CREATED:19700101T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T140719Z UID:63756-1786474800-1786647600@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Picture Book Essentials: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA Two-Night Mini Online Course \nPicture books are easy to love\, but challenging to write. Learn the essential elements of craft that can help you turn your ideas into stories with award-winning picture book author Darcy Pattison and author/illustrator Leslie Helakoski. \nThis program is a great fit if you’re looking for a short course of two\, 75-minute sessions offering limited interaction with the community\, but loads of information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nThursday\, August 13\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nWebinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat.\nYou’ll have access to the recordings through September 30\, 2026.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“I was immediately inspired to incorporate ideas into a picture book I’ve been working on\, and in fact completed another draft after the second session.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“Please add me to the mailing list for anything and everything related to workshops with these authors!” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“Darcy and Leslie were extremely accessible.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Workshop?\nPicture books are easy to love\, but challenging to write. Crafting a story that goes beyond a fun idea takes work. \nIn addition to plot\, picture book creatives need to consider structure\, style\, rhythm\, word choice\, and more. \nJoin award-winning picture book author Darcy Pattison and author/illustrator Leslie Helakoski to discover the essentials that will take your picture book from idea to story. \nThey’ll explore: \n\nAn overview of picture book components\nStructures & styles\nFocusing statements\nWord choice\nVoice\nand more!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou are starting out as a picture book author or author/illustrator\, and you’re looking for beginning information about picture book structures and word choice.\nYou are a picture book author or author/illustrator who has already drafted picture books and want to learn more about considerations when it comes to revising and strengthening your work.\nYou write chapter books or novels\, and wonder if you can write picture books\, too.\nYou are considering writing a picture book for children and want to learn more about this genre.\nYou’re looking for something short\, sweet\, and smart! This is not a full workshop. Instead it is two\, 75-minute sessions meant to engage and build your knowledge of the picture book form.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda\nAt registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course. Sessions will be recorded and shared.  \nAll Times are Eastern Time. \nClick on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part One: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nWelcome\nPicture Book components\nFocusing statements\nAlternative structures\nTry this at home: Create your own focusing statement\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Part Two: Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nPicture book Voice\nWord play\nLimitations\nTry this at home: Cut your manuscript text\nOpen Q & A\n\n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Darcy and Leslie In Person!\nExplore your craft in the company of fellow PB creatives. Visit us for Picture Book Authors and Illustrators: A Generative Retreat! \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Picture Book Writing Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Will This Workshop Be Recorded? Can I Access the Videos? \n IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE: \nIf you are unable to attend either session for any reason\, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through September 30\, 2026. \nPlease 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n \nThere will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.\nDarcy and Leslie will answer as many questions as possible during the program.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Class Support Our Mission?\n 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I Connect with Other Participants?\n There will be limited interaction in the chat\, during the live sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Can I Find More Picture Book Writing Resources?\n Here are some favorite resources from our blog for picture book creatives:  \n\nCreating Picture Books Inspired by Facts\nHow Do You Know If You’ve Written a Picture Book?\nWord Choices: Writing Picture Books That Soar\nShort and Easy\, Right? How Hard Can It Be to Write a Picture Book?\n3 Tips for Writing Funny Picture Books\nPointers for Writing Powerful Picture Books\nGet it Right with Research for Your Nonfiction Picture Book\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Darcy Pattison\nSee More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Leslie Helakoski\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/picture-book-essentials-a-two-night-mini-for-picture-book-writers/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Online,Online Mini,Picture Books ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pb-essentials-featured-graphic-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T222122 CREATED:20260401T191644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T141907Z UID:66332-1786474800-1786647600@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Graphic Novel Storytelling: Where Words Meet Pictures Meet Readers DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA Two-Night Online Course \nGraphic novels are beloved by readers! But how do you get started with your graphic novel ideas? \nWhether you wish to write for an artist\, illustrate your own script\, or dream of doing both\, this program offers a clear\, step-by-step entry point into graphic novels\, grounded in history\, craft\, and the realities of today’s publishing landscape. \nJoin Wendy Xu and Chris Kindred to explore entry points into graphic novels. This two-session program is designed to help storytellers find a path forward for their ideas and includes a lecture each night\, plus hands-on exercises\, and time for your questions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nThursday\, August 13\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nWebinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat\nRecordings available until September 30\, 2026\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Workshop?\nJoin graphic novel creators Wendy Xu and Chris Kindred for this two-part online program designed for storytellers who want to learn how to turn ideas into a plan for crafting a graphic novel\, whether that’s starting your script\, outlining visually\, or a little of both. Whether you feel more at home in words or images\, this session will help you play into your strengths and finally get started with your graphic novel idea! \nKey topics covered during the program will include: \n\nStory concept to graphic novel script\,\nThe key components of visual storytelling (if you are or aren’t an illustrator)\,\nBridging the gap between art and script through graphic novel and comic techniques (page turns\, panels\, and more)\,\nThe evolution of the graphic novel form and how today’s publishing landscape shapes opportunity\,\nAnd more!\n\nEach 75-minute session will include a presentation\, a hands-on exercise\, and time reserved for Q&A on both nights of the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou are interested in learning more about graphic novels. This mini course is filled with information as well as a historical overview and a contemporary lens on the form.\nYou’re just starting to write or illustrate a graphic novel. This might be just what you need to keep going and growing your knowledge of graphic novels!\nYou’re looking for something short\, sweet\, and smart! This is not a full workshop; these are short sessions meant to get you motivated to start your graphic novel project!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda\nAt registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course. If you can make live sessions or would prefer to watch the replays\, access will be provided to those who sign up. \nClick on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. All Times are Eastern Time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part 1: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nIntroduction: Let’s dive into where graphic novels began and where they are going!\nWhat can we learn from visual storytelling strategies\, no matter our comfort in writing and/or illustrating\nTry this: A panel– stick figures are encouraged!!\nQ&A\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Part 2: Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm EST)\n \nWhat is a graphic novel script and where does your idea fit into this storytelling format?*\nVisual Outlining* and Plot Beats\, what works for you?\nTry it: Visual outlining and/or plot beats\nQ&A\n\nHandout with script example will be sent to you.*Handout with visual outlining will be sent to you.* \n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Online Storytelling Mini\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n \nNone. There will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Will The Sessions Be Recorded? Can I Access the Recordings?\n 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 September 30\, 2026. \n\nPlease note that if you cannot attend live but you’d like to receive recording links by email\, you must register for this course.  Recordings are not sold separately; they are only available to those who register.\nPlease 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.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Online Workshop Support Our Mission?\n Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Learning more about graphic novels helps meet readers with their interests. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I Connect with Other Participants During the Workshop? \n There will be limited interactivity within the chat. There will also be Q&A portions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Are There Additional Resources I Can Access to Learn More? \n Resources\n\nStaff Picks: Graphic Novels Bookshelf\n#Gather Illustrator Chat: Pat Cummings\, Dan Santat & Mike Curato on Graphic Novels\n10 Essential Steps to Convert a Graphic Novel Script Into Compelling Panels\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Graphic Novels by Wendy Xu\nSee More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Graphic Novels by Chris Kindred\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/graphic-novel-storytelling-where-words-meet-pictures-meet-readers/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Graphic Novels,Online,Online Mini ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/graphic-novels-feat-image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T222122 CREATED:19700101T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T181030Z UID:63722-1787079600-1787252400@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Building Your Plot: Structures and Strategies DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA Two-Night Online Course \nWhether you are at the beginning of your plotting process—ideation\, outlining\, character development—or you already have a compelling beginning or a perfect ending\, it’s always the right time to learn more about plot! \nJoin award-winning author S.K. Ali to explore plotting strategies for a new story\, or ways to revise an existing plot. Add new plotting techniques to your writing toolkit\, including how to use images to power plot. Then leave with an understanding of the shape of stories\, and a clear idea of your plotting next step. \nThis program is a great fit if you’re looking for a short course of two\, 75-minute sessions offering limited interaction with the community\, but a lot of information for those looking to gain an understanding of plot techniques for novels. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nWebinar-style with closed captioning available and limited interactions with chat.\nCan’t make the live session? No problem. The sessions are recorded and available to you for at least 30 days after the course.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“I have avoided outlining for years. These inspirational teachers taught me exciting ways to organize my novels.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“I really appreciated their candid discussions and willingness to share so much about their writing process and the industry.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Workshop?\n\nA well-crafted plot is the engine to an engaging\, memorable story. Yet\, plotting can seem daunting if you’re new to it\, or if you have a plot that feels “stuck.” \nWhether you’re a seasoned “plotter” or a spontaneous “pantser\,” join award-winning author S.K. Ali for this two-night mini workshop.  It will offer strategies to build a new plot\, improve or revise an existing one\, and build your plotting muscle. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou need help getting started. Unsure where to begin? Learn how to craft a compelling plot that will hook your readers from the first page.\nYou need to revise your existing plot. Struggling with pacing or plot holes? Discover proven techniques to strengthen your story structure and keep your readers engaged.\nYou’ve tried other methods and are looking for something new. Tired of your current plotting techniques? This mini workshop will introduce you to fresh approaches that will help you organize your thoughts and create a powerful story.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda\nAt registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course. \nAll Times are Eastern Time. \nClick on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part One: Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nWhat kind of writer are you – and what plotting tools are right for you?\nFinding the bones of your story\nTry this at home – Assignment\nQ&A\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Part Two: Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nRevising a plot that doesn’t work\nUsing images and visual cues to ‘see’ the shape of your story\nWhat’s Next? Takeaway: Your Plotting Plan\nQ&A\n\n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About This Online Plotting Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n \nNone included in the course. There will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Will The Sessions Be Recorded? Will I Have Access? \n IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE: \nIf you are unable to attend either session for any reason\, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through September 30\, 2026. \n\nPlease note that if you cannot attend live but you’d like to receive recording links by email\, you must register for this course. Recordings are not sold separately; they are only available to those who register.\nPlease 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.\n\nAll Times are Eastern Time. \n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Workshop Support Our Mission?\n Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Readers deserve the best! Take the time to learn about your plot so that you can bring the very best to your readers. \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Can I Find More Resources on Plotting? \n Related Resources\n\nOutlines\, Roadmaps\, Goals & Accountability: Strategies That Work for Writers (Faculty Q&A)\nUsing Visual Outlining with Your Novel Draft\nPadma Venkatraman on Plot\, One of the Hardest Aspects of Writing a Novel\nWhy You Should be Outlining Your Middle Grade Novel\nTop 5 Reasons to Make a Style Guide for Your Novel\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by S.K. Ali\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/building-your-plot-structures-and-strategies/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Muslim Storytellers,Novels,Online,Online Mini ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/course-chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T222122 CREATED:20260601T141231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T162356Z UID:64664-1789498800-1789671600@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Rhyming Picture Books: From Forced to Verse DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA Two-Night Mini Online Course \nTo rhyme or not to rhyme… a question that fills the picture book writer’s mind! \nJoin Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Anne Marie Pace for this two-night mini to gain beginning knowledge about rhyming picture books in today’s market. \nThis program is a great fit if you’re looking for a short course of two\, 75-minute sessions offering limited interaction with the community\, but loads of information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nWebinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat.\nYou’ll have access to the recordings through October 31\, 2026.\n\n“The faculty\, Sudipta [Bardhan-Quallen] & Anne Marie [Pace] were fantastic. It was wonderful to receive direction from such established and prolific writers. They brought a great deal of enthusiasm to their presentations.” \n“The tools Sudipta [Bardhan-Quallen] and Anne Marie have given me are priceless. I also appreciate the encouragement. I’m going to keep working and trying. Thank you so much!” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Workshop?\nReady to take a look at stories that sing with rhythm and rhyme\, and learn how to accomplish the structure and skills needed in your own work? \nReady to interpret feedback from editors and agents that says\, “forced” when it comes to your rhyme? \nThen\, join Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Anne Marie Pace to learn more about rhyming picture books in today’s children’s book market. \nOur two evening sessions will center on the rhyming picture book form. \nWe’ll consider: \n\nMeter & Rhythm\nTone & Voice\nPacing & Page Turns\nDeveloping lyrical language\nIncorporating poetic techniques into prose\nand more!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou’ve written a picture book(s) but aren’t sure if rhyme is the best device to drive the story forward.\nYou haven’t started writing your picture book\, but love working in rhyme.\nYou’ve received feedback that your rhyme isn’t working and feels “forced”. You can revise to make the rhyme work\, but should you? Not all stories are best served by rhyme. This mini will explore those that are and those that aren’t.\nYou don’t write in rhyme\, but you want tips on how to make your prose sound more lyrical.\nYou’re looking for a picture book program with minimal time commitment. This mini will let you develop craft skills without investing a lot of time.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda – Rhyming Picture Books\nAt registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course.  Sessions will be recorded and you will receive links to the recordings. \nAll Times are Eastern Time Zone. \nYou can consider submitting one stanza of a rhyming work in progress at registration (no more than 6 lines). We will choose a few to analyze during the course. (Don’t have a rhyming work-in-progress? No problem! Submitting one stanza is not a requirement for this course and only a few will be selected as samples.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part One: Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nWelcome\nBasics of meter\n\nKeeping consistent meter\nDeliberately breaking meter\n\n\nTypes of rhyme and where to find them: end rhyme\, internal rhyme\, double rhyme\, near rhyme\, etc.\nClassic rhyme schemes and poetic forms: couplets\, limericks\, other types of poems like haiku and more\nUsing refrains and repetition\nRethinking prose to incorporate poetic techniques\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Part Two: Thursday\, September 17\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nMentor text examples\nResources for rhymers\nQ&A\n\n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Rhyming Picture Books Class\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n \nNone. There will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.\nA limited number of student submission samples will be used during the program. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity\, please submit your single\, rhyming stanza at the time of registration.\n\nYou can consider submitting one stanza of a rhyming work in progress at registration (no more than 6 lines). We will choose a few to analyze during the course. (Don’t have a rhyming work-in-progress? No problem! Submitting one stanza is not a requirement for this course and only a few will be selected as samples.) \n \n \n \n \n \n Will The Sessions Be Recorded? \n Yes! You will receive the recordings. 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 October 31\, 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Picture Book Class Support Boyds Mills' Mission?\n Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Some of the most beloved and memorable children’s books are written in rhyme. If rhyme serves your story\, it could be a great way to foster connection with your readers. This short course will help you build your knowledge of when (and when not) to rhyme. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen\nSee More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Anne Marie Pace\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/rhyming-picture-books-from-forced-to-verse/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Beginners,Online,Online Mini,Picture Books,Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rhyme.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T222122 CREATED:20251205T235100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T175638Z UID:63744-1794337200-1794510000@boydsmills.org SUMMARY:Picture Book Approaches: Concept Books\, Biographies and More DESCRIPTION:Overview\nA Two-Night Mini Online Course \nPicture book journeys aren’t one size fits all\, and that’s a good thing! \nJoin children’s book author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and literary agent Rachel Orr to celebrate alternative approaches to picture book structures. \nThis program is a great fit if you’re looking for a short course of two\, 75-minute sessions offering limited interaction with the community\, and loads of information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nThursday\, November 12\, 2026 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)\nWebinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat.\nAccess to the recording until December 31\, 2026.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“I enjoyed Rachel and Sudipta’s presentations and humor. This course was helpful in tackling and experimenting with non-traditional arcs in my stories.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“Thank you for the fabulous course on non-traditional picture books!” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“I knew I could not attend in person but I signed up because you offered the recording. Having that option was invaluable.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n“Keep the mini courses going for those of us that can’t attend at the Boyds Mills Campus! It helps us stay in touch and keep our skills growing!! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Workshop?\nPicture books vary in topic\, style\, and genre. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to structuring your picture book\, either. \nIn this short course\, children’s book author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and literary agent Rachel Orr will cover: \n\nAn overview of picture book approaches\, including concept books\, “slices of life” books\, holiday books\, biographies and other non-narrative nonfiction\nWhat is a “traditional” plot and why\nContemporary stand-outs that twist the traditional structure\nHow to decide what model is best for your project\nWhat exactly is a high concept book (and how do you figure out if that’s how you should be pitching your project?)\nConsiderations from the author (creative!)\nConsiderations from the agent (business!)\n\nNote: If you can’t attend live\, no problem! The sessions will be recorded and you will have access to the recordings until December 31\, 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n It’s a Great Fit If…\n\nYou are starting out as a picture book author or author/illustrator looking for beginning information about structuring your picture book.\nYou are a picture book author or author/illustrator who has already written books with traditional plots and you are looking to expand your repertoire.\nYou are considering writing a picture book for children and want to learn more.\nYou’re looking for something short\, sweet\, and smart! This is not a full workshop\, instead it is two\, 75-minute sessions meant to engage and build your knowledge of the picture book form.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tentative Agenda\nAt registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course. Sessions will be recorded. \nAll Times are Eastern Time. \nClick on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part One: Tuesday November 10\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nPicture Books: An Overview\n\nWhat is considered “traditional” in picture book plot\nConcept Books to Biography (and everything in between)\n\n\n“Non-traditional” approaches to picture book structures\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Part Two: Thursday November 12\, 2026 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)\n \nHigh concept: What is it?\nTexts & Models: A Showcase of Examples\nHow to decide what approach is best for your project\n\nConsiderations from an author\nConsiderations from an agent\n\n\nQ&A\n\n \n \n A Note About How Our Workshop Agendas Change and Evolve\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Picture Book Writing Resources\n\nPicture Book Word Count\, and Other Rules that are Meant to Be Broken\nHow Do You Know If You’ve Written a Picture Book?\nNonfiction Picture Books: Get it Right with Research\n3 Questions for Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen About Revising Your Picture Book\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About This Picture Book Writing Mini Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DUMMY ROW - WILL BE HIDDEN\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Level of Feedback Can I Expect for My Work? \n In this picture book online workshop\, you can expect this level of feedback from faculty: \n\nNone included in the course. There will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.\nRachel and Sudipta will respond to as many questions as possible during the second evening of the course.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n How Does This Picture Book Course Support Our Mission?\n Our mission is to positively impact children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform\, educate\, and inspire children to become their best selves. Using a variety of plot structures can spark children’s imaginations and engage them in a book. This short course will explore how to play with alternate forms in your own work. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Will This Workshop Be Recorded?\n IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE: \nIf you are unable to attend either session for any reason\, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through December 31\, 2026. \nPlease 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen\nSee More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Books/Clients Represented by Rachel Orr\nSee More URL:https://boydsmills.org/workshop/picture-book-approaches-concept-books-biographies-and-more/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Asian American Voices,Beginners,Online,Online Mini,Picture Books ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://boydsmills.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/picturebook101course-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR