Cost and Registration Information

Early Registration Price (by February 10): $120
Regular Price (after February 10): $132

Section A: Saturday, March 4, 10 AM - 4 PM

Section A has concluded.

Section B: Saturday, April 1, 10 AM - 4 PM

Online registration for Section B is closed, but you may still register by calling (312) 255-3700.

Seminar Description

Do you want to realize your dream to write a children’s book? Anxious to learn what to do once you write it? This workshop will introduce newcomers to today’s world of children’s books, offering “rules of the road” and proven short cuts to make navigating the process easier. Participants will also have the opportunity to share a work-in-progress in order to gauge its reader, format, and marketplace possibilities in today’s publishing world. (Please bring lunch as class will continue during the lunch hour.) One session.

Esther Hershenhorn authors picture books and middle grade fiction, coaches children’s books writers, and recently served on the Board of Advisors of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Materials List

Required:

• None

First Readings:

• None

This class is part of the Newberry’s Adult Education Seminars Program. Learn more about our registration procedures.