As the brilliant Madeleine L'Engle said, "You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grownups, then you write it for children."
Writing for kids is deeply impactful. Think back to your own childhood. Most likely, you were obsessed with the hero of a book, and you loved that book because it was hilarious, or thrilling, or made you feel as though you weren’t a weirdo living on the wrong planet. Maybe it taught you things you didn’t realize were possible. Maybe it even helped you survive. Human brains are wired for story, and story is the path to comfort and change.
This free 90-minute workshop for adults and teens will introduce the rules of writing for kids, facts about the current market, and the opportunity to pitch ideas, ask questions, and do a little fun writing to prompts. Bring a pencil and notebook or write on your phone!
Great for artists looking to add stories to their visuals or just anyone who is “kid-lit curious.’
Prepare to have fun and start dreaming!
All materials supplied.
Suitable for ages 16+
Note, all classes are held in a shared art studio on the 3rd floor, accessible by stairs only.
ABOUT LISA LERNER
Long ago, Lisa Lerner was a professional rubber stamp cutter, children’s party entertainer, and NYC performance artist. Since then, she has been writing children’s stories for educational publishers such as Scholastic and McGraw Hill. She is also the author of JUST LIKE BEAUTY (a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, in development with Lars Von Trier as a movie). Lisa teaches workshops to kids of all ages privately and through The Writers Grotto in San Francisco. A deep believer in the power of community, she is a proud member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, serves as a juror for the annual Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, and is a trustee on the board of the Kingston Public Library. Lisa is writing her next novel faster than the speed of light and you can visit www.lisalerner.com to learn more about what she does with all that extra time.