MISSION STATEMENT
The Children’s Book Academy’s mission is to nurture and empower creatives with generous and supportive communities with wonderful opportunities, and to scaffold comprehensive learning to create a more joyful and just world through children’s literature.
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WHY US
FACULTY
The Children’s Book Academy has been fortunate to work with some truly fantastic Editors, Agents, Art Directors, and Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators. Learn more about our incredible team here: https://www.childrensbookacademy.com/meet-the-faculty.html
PRAISE FOR THE CHILDREN’S BOOK ACADEMY
Click here to hear what past students have to say about some of our most popular courses!
STUDENT SUCCESS
Check out this amazing list of books published by former students, including many award winners and New York Times best sellers. We’re happy to say that our students publish books faster than we can track, so please check back often for updates, or head to our bookshop.org page to purchase your own copy of books published by faculty, course contributors and students: bookshop.org/shop/childrensbookacademy
LET'S GET SOCIAL!
Connect with the Children's Book Academy on your favorite platform:
Still curious? Here are some select posts and articles featuring the Children's Book Academy
Tara Lazar (from Mira's agenting days)
New Agent Alert: Mira Reisberg
Interview with Mira about Picture Book Academy and Hummingbird Literary.
Wendy Greenley, author of Lola Shapes The Sky
I'm a Picture Book Academy Graduate
Working with Mira has been an inspiration to her and worth everything. Better than conferences that are much more time consuming.
Susan Rankin-Pollard
Thoughts on PiBoIdMo and The Picture Book Academy
Learning the steps of becoming a great writer and finding your voice. http://wp.suerankin.com/?p=105
Mary A. Livingston, Award winning children's book author
Picture Book Academy Bliss
Former Picture Book Academy student talks about some of the courses that she’s loved.
Lynn Alpert
I'm a Picture Book Academy Graduate
Highly recommends the courses for people wanting to learn.
Mark Mitchell Individual interviews:
An Amazing Way to Learn Illustration
Full immersion into technique and craft.
Elizabeth Stevens Omlor
Banana Peelin' With Mira Reisberg
Working with Mira and a confessional.
The Children’s Book Academy’s mission is to nurture and empower creatives with generous and supportive communities with wonderful opportunities, and to scaffold comprehensive learning to create a more joyful and just world through children’s literature.
Note: Add Mira's Mission Video
WHY US
- Extensive Knowledge Base – Founder Dr. Mira Reisberg combines her 35 years of experience with that of editors, agents, and award-winning authors and illustrators to help you achieve success
- Broad range of offerings – We offer both interactive and self-paced courses for writers and illustrators of all experience levels
- Commitment to diversity – We offer scholarships for those who identify as LGBTQ, having a disability, being a person of color, or being low income. We also offer one of the most diverse course selections around!
- Affordability – One single course is the equivalent of several conferences or university courses at a fraction of the cost. Many courses come in tiered packages or offer payment plans.
- Flexibility – Our courses are designed to allow you to work at your own pace and include several additional months of access to the materials.
- High success rate – Many of Mira’s students have gone on to publish and win awards! Check out our ever-growing list of success stories here!
FACULTY
The Children’s Book Academy has been fortunate to work with some truly fantastic Editors, Agents, Art Directors, and Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators. Learn more about our incredible team here: https://www.childrensbookacademy.com/meet-the-faculty.html
PRAISE FOR THE CHILDREN’S BOOK ACADEMY
Click here to hear what past students have to say about some of our most popular courses!
STUDENT SUCCESS
Check out this amazing list of books published by former students, including many award winners and New York Times best sellers. We’re happy to say that our students publish books faster than we can track, so please check back often for updates, or head to our bookshop.org page to purchase your own copy of books published by faculty, course contributors and students: bookshop.org/shop/childrensbookacademy
LET'S GET SOCIAL!
Connect with the Children's Book Academy on your favorite platform:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChildrensBookAc
- CBA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childrensbookacademy/
- Mira Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/656132774745655
- CBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3578391/admin/
- CBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildrensBookAcademy/community
- CBA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childrensbookacademy/
- CBA Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/childrensbookacademy/
Still curious? Here are some select posts and articles featuring the Children's Book Academy
Tara Lazar (from Mira's agenting days)
New Agent Alert: Mira Reisberg
Interview with Mira about Picture Book Academy and Hummingbird Literary.
Wendy Greenley, author of Lola Shapes The Sky
I'm a Picture Book Academy Graduate
Working with Mira has been an inspiration to her and worth everything. Better than conferences that are much more time consuming.
Susan Rankin-Pollard
Thoughts on PiBoIdMo and The Picture Book Academy
Learning the steps of becoming a great writer and finding your voice. http://wp.suerankin.com/?p=105
Mary A. Livingston, Award winning children's book author
Picture Book Academy Bliss
Former Picture Book Academy student talks about some of the courses that she’s loved.
Lynn Alpert
I'm a Picture Book Academy Graduate
Highly recommends the courses for people wanting to learn.
Mark Mitchell Individual interviews:
An Amazing Way to Learn Illustration
Full immersion into technique and craft.
Elizabeth Stevens Omlor
Banana Peelin' With Mira Reisberg
Working with Mira and a confessional.
