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Program Description
Writing and Illustrating Picture Books
Learn what a picture book is (word count, etc.), which types there are (e.g., concept, alphabet, narrative), and basic elements to consider for writing and illustrating your own. You’ll also do a quick writing exercise. To find out how to write for young children, join Trisha Speed Shaskan, author of over fifty published picture books, including her latest Punk Skunks and her husband Stephen Shaskan who illustrated Punk Skunks, but is also the author/illustrator of four picture books, including his latest, Toad on the Road: Mama and Me.
Duration: 90 minutes
Target Audience: 18+
Supplies: The presenters need a screen to project a slide show on. Trisha & Stephen have a projector & laptop or could work with the equipment at the library. The library would also provide loose leaf/lined paper and pencils with erasers and pens.
Set-up and Take-down Time: 30 minutes/15 minutes
Cost for 2025: $1000
Contact: trishaspeedshaskan@gmail.com