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It's the 2021 Picture Book Palooza!


Only $99 for 26+speakers, 6 panels, worksheets, handouts and more!
All funds 
go to support our diversity+ and low income scholarships
(or register for the Picture Book Palooza Bundle &
​get access to all of 2020's amazing materials and recordings for only ($20 more at) 
$119

You'll have...  ​
Recordings of all the Events

26 Awesome Presenters

6 Fantastic Panels​

Pitch and Bio Critiques


Keep Forever Worksheets and Handouts
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​Networking Opportunities
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Tons of Fun & Love & Learning & SO MUCH MORE!!!!

All Events Have Been Recorded!

The Palooza was an amazing win-win-win. First, I had the opportunity to learn from a fabulous group of kidlit authors and publishing professionals about cutting edge topics. Second, the presentations were well organized, recorded and the schedule wasn't overwhelming, like many writing events. And last, but not least, the incredibly reasonable fee went directly to support diverse kidlit writers and illustrators and those with financial barriers, to take a course with Children's Book Academy that was career altering for me and many others.
​~ Bonni Goldberg
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Last year's Palooza was an absolute blast. I learned so much, saw lots of great speakers, and met some very creative people. By the end of the event, I had at least half a dozen ideas for picture books to write. One is already drafted. When the info for the 2021 event arrived in my inbox, I didn't hesitate to sign up. So worth the modest cost of admission. I hope to see you there! ~ Eric Sondergeld
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​When I attended last year’s Palooza, I was quite new to picture book writing, and learned so much from talented authors and illustrators! However, this event is not just for new writers - I also heard more experienced writers state that they found the information to be inspiring and informative. Throughout the weekend, I was amazed by the kindness and generosity of the Kidlit community and presenters. The authors/illustrators provided inspiring words, giveaways, personal stories, interactive opportunities, tons of tips, handouts, book lists, etc.! I would highly recommend this affordable, fun, and informative event to writers at any stage of their learning journey. ~ Alison McGauley
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The Picture Book Palooza was chock-full of info and inspiration. I had a notepad at the ready at all times and refer back frequently. There are tons of topics and guests, and truly something for everyone. ​~ ​Liz Gill

Last year’s Palooza was a brilliant opportunity for me to learn so much about writing children’s picture books! Mira Reisberg is a marvel. She is always is there to help, inspire, and enlighten you when you get a critique from her. With the Palooza you get to meet and share your stories with agents, publishers and editors who can take your story to the next level. And, if it’s really good, you might even get noticed for representation. Register for the Palooza! The price is pennies from heaven with all the jewels of knowledge you gain! ~ Cheryl Chase
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I attended the Palooza last year with absolutely no expectations whatsoever. I thought, "Well, this seems affordable and maybe I can learn something new." WOW! I LEARNED SOOOO MANY FANTASTIC THINGS!!! The speakers were amazing and really encouraged us all to keep moving forward with our writing and learning as much as we could about our craft and the business of publishing. I was SO inspired after the Palooza that I immediately signed up for the Children's Book Academy 6 week intensive that began the following January. I received so many opportunities to speak with other writers and got feedback from two different agents as well. There we so many instructive video interviews with established writers, publishers, agents and illustrators not to mention the treasure trove of helpful handouts for character development, pacing, creating a dummy and SO MUCH MORE!!! And it all started at the Palooza!!! ~ Lorrie Oshatz
  WRITING PICTURE BOOKS WITH HEART AND SOUL
moderator Mira Reisberg
  • Rosie Pova Writing Stories That Touch the Heart
  • Karen Yin The Curious Heart: Asking Questions to Engage Readers
  • Rita Lorraine Hubbard Writing Social Justice Biographies with Heart and Soul
  • Donna Barba Higuera Combining Heritage, Humor and Heart

​NF MEETS INFORMATIONAL FICTION
moderator: Eleanor Ann Peterson
  • Emma Bland Smith Making Nonfiction Magic
  • Lauren Soloy Writing Quirky or Lyrical Biographies
  • Annette Schottenfeld Gentle environmentalism with informational fiction
  • Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan Writing Fun Informational Fiction with Life Lessons & STEM


WHAT DO AGENTS WANT & HOW TO GET ONE
moderator Mira Reisberg
  • Mela Bolinao - MB Artists
  • Kaitlyn Sanchez - Context Literary
  • Charlotte Wenger - Prospect Literary
  • Claire Easton - Painted Words
WRITING & PUBLISHING JEWISH , MUSLIM & CHRISTIAN KIDLIT
moderator Marcia Berneger
  • Koloud Tarapolsi The Wonderful Wide World of Muslim KidLit
  • Melissa Stoller, Shirin Shamsi & Callie Metler Smith Writing Collaborative Jewish, Muslim and Christian Kidlit
  • Nancy Churnin Finding Jewish Heroes
  • Vivian Kirkfield Adapting Stories from Your Heritage

THE MAGIC OF GRAPHIC NOVELS
moderator Nikki Slaughter and Mira Reisberg Illustrating a graphic novel style picture book
  • ​Gina Gaglione Publishing Director Random House Graphic Novel imprint Graphic - Writing tips and techniques for Graphic Novels
  • Larissa Marantz Key Understandings for Illustrating (and Writing) Graphic Novels
  • Aron Nels Steinke - Making Magic Making Graphic Novels
  • Dave Roman - Submission Secrets for Graphic novelist and illustrators
With more amazing creatives to come . . . 

DR. MIRA’S PITCH AND BIO MAKEOVER PARTY
Join Dr. Mira and two fabulous actresses to hear your work read out loud in a way you’ve never heard before... with makeovers for your pitches and bios by the Picture Book Fairy Godmother, Dr. Mira Reisberg!
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MEET FABULOUS INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS
moderator 
Mira Reisberg 
  • Helen H. Yu -Yeehoo Books
  • Sandra Sutter - Gnome Road
  • Joanna Sussman - Kar-Ben Publishers​

Check Out the Bios For All These Fabulous People

The Picture Book Palooza attracts great presenters and offers a welcoming atmosphere and huge amount of information for the price. Tips, submission opportunities and the chance to donate to scholarships for others. A wonderful combination! ~ Mary Helen Berg
Choose one of these two options to grab this year's, or this year's PLUS last year's Paloozas to
​help fund scholarships at this crazy low price  of $99 for one or 119 for both!
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Or if you'd simply like to make a donation of any amount,
​just click here & fill out the amount!

Testimonials:

I attended the Palooza last year with absolutely no expectations whatsoever. I thought, "well this seems affordable and maybe I can learn something new." WOW! I LEARNED SOOOO MANY FANTASTIC THINGS!!! The speakers were amazing and really encouraged us all to keep moving forward with our writing and learning as much as we could about our craft and the business of publishing. I was SO inspired after the Palooza that I immediately signed up for the Children's Book Academy 6 week intensive that began the following January. I received so many opportunities to speak with other writers and got feedback from two different agents as well. There we so many instructive video interviews with established writers, publishers, agents and illustrators not to mention the treasure trove of helpful handouts for character development, pacing, creating a dummy and SO MUCH MORE!!! And it all started at the Palooza!!! ~Lorrie Oshatz

What is great about Picture Book Palooza is that it’s at a low cost and you learn so much in a short amount of time through professionals in the writing world. You take away a lot of information and you get a lot of work sheets so you can keep them for later to review. You will meet new authors as well as established ones. And you learn new information that will help make you a better writer. It’s great for beginners and experts alike because it’s a way to build on your craft. I enjoyed it immensely last year and I would recommend it to any one who is interested in writing picture books or any books in general. It was like a mini workshop but cheaper than most. ~Natalie Cohn

Picture Book Palooza was one of the most inspiring instruction I have ever received. It is not expensive and gives so much. I would pay twice what it costs and still feel it was a bargain. Mira is a wonderful, warm person. ~Madeleine McLaughlin

Picture Book Palooza attracts great presenters and offers a welcoming atmosphere and huge amount of information for the price. Tips, submission opportunities and the chance to donate to scholarships for other writers. A wonderful combination! ~Mary Helen Berg

I didn't know what to expect from the Picture Book Palooza, and was blown away by how fun, interesting, and useful the panels and panelists were. The entire weekend was fun and fascinating, and I came away with oodles of new information, inspiration and ideas. ~Nora Sawyer

What an incredible resource Mira Reisberg and her host of publishing professions are! Generosity, inspiration, knowledge, experience, community....the Palooza offers it all, and more. ~Betsy Andrews Etchart

I’ve participated in many Children’s Book Academy offerings over the years, and have never been disappointed! The amount of information packed into the interviews, sessions and panels are all relevant to those just starting out as well as to people like myself that have been working in the industry for a long time. There is always more to learn to make your work better and to stand out in this tough industry. The Palooza is an affordable way to learn from professionals working in today’s market. I’ll definitely be signing up for the next one! ~Joan Waites

Picture Book Palooza was chock-full of info and inspiration. I had a notepad at the ready at all times and refer back frequently. There are tons of topics and guests, and truly something for everyone. ~Liz Gill


Last year's Palooza was an absolute blast. I learned so much, saw lots of great speakers, and met some very creative people. By the end of the event, I had at least half a dozen ideas for picture books to write. One is already drafted. When the info for the 2021 event arrived in my inbox, I didn't hesitate to sign up. So worth the modest cost of admission. I hope to see you there! ~Eric Sondergeld

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  • Home
  • WRITING
    • Mastering Great Graphic Novels >
      • 2023 Mastering Graphic Novels Registration
    • Craft & Business of Writing Childrens Picture Books
    • The Chapter Book Alchemist
    • New!! Middle Grade Mastery Instant Access
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      • 2022 Palooza Program
      • 2022 Palooza Faculty
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    • NEW!! Craft & Business of Illustrating Children's Books Instant Access
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  • About Us
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    • Course Scholarships >
      • Yuyi Morales Picture Book Scholarship
      • Andrea Davis Pinkney MG CB Mastery Scholarship
      • Rafael Lopez Illustrating Childrens Books Scholarships
      • Larissa Marantz Merit & Need Scholarship