![]() ![]() She is an Assistant Professor at California State University, Sacramento in the Child and Adolescent Development Department. JaNay Brown-Wood, PhD, is an award-winning children’s author, educator, and scholar. This workshop is geared at helping authors better understand children’s books as a whole, consider the importance of authentic diversity, and begin crafting and revising their work to really make their manuscripts shine! ![]() Attendees are asked to bring up to five pages of a work-in-progress and ready for revision or 1-2 fresh book ideas to start on. Finally, we will analyze our own stories to see where we can begin revising and strengthening our manuscripts. Additionally, we will look critically at what makes a good children’s book, especially when considering the importance of capturing authentic and diverse voices. ![]() In this workshop we will talk about writing for children and review some basics of picture books and novels as well as elements of a story that move a young reader through a strong narrative. Words to Build a Better World: Contemplating and Crafting Authentic Stories for Children ![]()
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