Picture Book Courses

There’s just one thing we can tell you about writing a picture book: there is no one “right way” to do it.

You have a story to tell, and a unique voice with which to tell it.

Maybe you’ve had an idea for a while and want to get started. Maybe you’re looking for a place to find community and hone your craft.

No matter where you are on your journey, we’re glad you’re here.  Your story and your picture book can inspire children, and we’d love to help.

Find A Picture Book Course

No results found.
Explore Our Picture Book Workshops

Picture Book Resources

Diana Murry
Picture Books: To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme

by Diane Murray

Eileen Robinson
Writing Picture Books that Meet Kids Where They Are

by Eileen Robinson

Donna Janell Bowman
10 Things to Consider When Writing a Picture Book Biography

by Donna Janell Bowman

A webinar screen shot with Christine French Cully, George Brown, and Alison Green Myers
Finding Story and Character Ideas from Kids (and other lessons from Dear Highlights)

a Webinar with Christine French Cully

Don Tate
Get it Right with Research

by Don Tate

Miranda Paul
Picture Book Word Count, and Other Rules that are Meant to Be Broken

by Miranda Paul

#HFGather Illustrator Chat: The Legacy of Tomie dePaola

#HFGather Illustrator Chat: The Legacy of Tomie dePaola

#HFGather: Illustrator Inspiration from Shadra Strickland & Kelly Light

#HFGather: Illustrator Inspiration from Shadra Strickland & Kelly Light

Congratulations to Our Faculty 2020 ALA Youth Media Award Winners!

Congratulations to Our Faculty 2020 ALA Youth Media Award Winners!

What Makes a Picture Book Funny, Touching, Complex, Poignant, Memorable?

What Makes a Picture Book Funny, Touching, Complex, Poignant, Memorable?

See All Picture Book Blogs from Our Faculty

Inspiring Children Through Story

“My picture book … deals with parents separating. One little boy, who parents recently divorced, went to bed with [it] many nights. This deeply moved me to know this picture book helped this little boy.”

“I tutor 2nd grade reluctant readers. My understanding of picture book structure and prose allows me to help them learn more than words. Rather than just read the story, we talk about it.”

“You mean I get to keep this book forever?”

…Spoken by a child in tears who was gifted with one of my books at a school visit and had never owned a book before.

“When I hear kids giggle while I’m reading [my book] I feel like I’ve done the job I intended to do.“

Get Involved at the Highlights Foundation

Free Resources & Webinars
Equity & Inclusion Resources
Scholarships

Stories from Our Highlights Foundation Alumni

Mentee Carries on Mentor’s Legacy: Floyd Cooper and Daria Peoples

Mentee Carries on Mentor’s Legacy: Floyd Cooper and Daria Peoples

Celebrating Stephanie Gibeault’s Book Birthday!

Celebrating Stephanie Gibeault’s Book Birthday!

Celebration Station: Spring 2024

Celebration Station: Spring 2024

Celebrating Ramadan Kareem’s Book Birthday with M.O. Yuksel and Hatem Aly

Celebrating Ramadan Kareem’s Book Birthday with M.O. Yuksel and Hatem Aly

See All Stories from Highlights Foundation Alumni

Our Mission in Action

Share Your Story, Inspire a Child
Scholarships
Equity & Inclusion in Kidlit
Partners & Sponsors

The Highlights Foundation positively impacts children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inform, educate, and inspire children to become their best selves.  Learn more about our impact.

Get Involved

Donate
Support Our Scholarship Program
Sponsor a Cabin
Sponsor Our Essential Conversations
Support the Highlights Foundation

Share Your Story, Inspire a Child
Donate Online