Picture Book Writing Workshop

Join us for a free writing workshop hosted by Brooke Van Sickle, owner and founder of Journey to Kidlit, an online educational platform that teaches thousands of aspiring children's book writers from over 35 countries around the world about how to write and publish a children's book based on her own award-winning writing journey.

• 6:00 - 6:30 Meet and Greet
• 6:30 - Workshop
• 7:30 - 8:00 Q&A

The workshop will be based on her new book, Picture Book Perfection, an easy-to-consume resource for crafting stories for children ages 2 to 8. Some of the techniques covered include how to:

• Get started with your idea
• Know if you have a "good" story idea
• Craft characters kids can relate to
• Spin your narrative into a complete plot
• Successfully finish your manuscript and prepare it for publication

Whether you're brand-new to children's book writing, or have tried unsuccessfully to see your book in print before, this will show
you how to craft a story that will appeal to young readers, parents, agents, and editors.

Brooke Van Sickle is also the owner of BiblioKid Publishing, an American hybrid publishing house that specializes in producing quality books for kids. Named a 2023 Top Writing Coach by Coach Foundation, Brooke has published over 50 titles that have gone on to receive 5-star reviews from children's book publication sites like Readers’ Favorite, Readers’ Choice, and Mom's Choice. She's also an award-winning picture book author herself, and her book, This Is My Castle, received the 2020 Distinguished Favorite Preschool Picture Book