Dr. Mira Reisberg began helping other creatives break into the world of children’s books back in the 80s when she started working at Children’s Book Press (*now part of Lee and Low) and making her own books. She started teaching at San Francisco City College and UC Berkeley and then founded the Picture Book Academy (now the Children’s Book Academy) in 2012. But her love for reading, writing, and creating beautiful art began as a child in Melbourne, Australia.
“I drew constantly, sometimes using my drawings to make sense of things that were difficult and other times drawing to escape into a beautiful world of my own creation.”
After moving to the United States, Mira earned a Masters in Fine Art from Mills College, and later a PhD in Education and Cultural Studies with a focus on children’s literature from Washington State University. She has taught art, illustration, and children’s literature courses at San Francisco City College Ext., UC Berkeley Ext. and with pre-service teachers at Washington State University and Northern Illinois University where she realized how interconnected her personal art, writing, children’s picture book art and teaching practices were. In addition to authoring and illustrating her own award-winning books, Mira even spent some time as an agent before returning to her love of teaching.
Since leaving academia, Mira has used her skills as a compassionate mentor to help countless students become published authors and illustrators, expanding her offerings to encompass all areas of children’s book literature.
“I am so delighted that I finally get to live a life of sane and helpful usefulness helping others while following my own creative, loving heart.”
Mira’s expertise in all fields of children’s book publishing equips her to guide writers and/or illustrating through all stages of their publishing journey. To learn more about the magic and benefits of Mira's individual critiques click here.
Below is one of Mira's works in progress showing her love of community (and food).
“I drew constantly, sometimes using my drawings to make sense of things that were difficult and other times drawing to escape into a beautiful world of my own creation.”
After moving to the United States, Mira earned a Masters in Fine Art from Mills College, and later a PhD in Education and Cultural Studies with a focus on children’s literature from Washington State University. She has taught art, illustration, and children’s literature courses at San Francisco City College Ext., UC Berkeley Ext. and with pre-service teachers at Washington State University and Northern Illinois University where she realized how interconnected her personal art, writing, children’s picture book art and teaching practices were. In addition to authoring and illustrating her own award-winning books, Mira even spent some time as an agent before returning to her love of teaching.
Since leaving academia, Mira has used her skills as a compassionate mentor to help countless students become published authors and illustrators, expanding her offerings to encompass all areas of children’s book literature.
“I am so delighted that I finally get to live a life of sane and helpful usefulness helping others while following my own creative, loving heart.”
Mira’s expertise in all fields of children’s book publishing equips her to guide writers and/or illustrating through all stages of their publishing journey. To learn more about the magic and benefits of Mira's individual critiques click here.
Below is one of Mira's works in progress showing her love of community (and food).
