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Picture Book Slipper Camp: Writing, Critiquing, Networking,
Pitching, and Playing – Wahoo!
You’ve heard of boot camps, which are hard-core intensives with a military mentality for beginners. Well, we’re doing a Picture Book Slipper Camp, which is also intensive with tons of learning and interaction for both beginners to award-winners! But… with an extremely nurturing mentality. And it’s not just one slipper, it’s two.
When: March 21 - April 4th. Live retreat days Saturday March 26th and April 2nd!
Where:: The comfort of your own home, the library, a café (or anywhere you like that has internet)!
Who: Scholastic Executive Editor Clarissa Wong , Prospect Literary Agent Charlotte Wenger, and Dr. Mira Reisberg (editor/art director AKA the Picture Book Whisperer) and a small group of fellow students.
What: A small-sized week of active focused lessons based on Dr. Mira's Pirate's Guide to Creating Kidlit Treasure that you can access for a year, PLUS 2 Saturdays of workshopping a FULL manuscript (Saturday March 26th 9.30AM PST - 1.30PM PST and Saturday April 2nd 9.30AM PST - 1.30PM PST, followed by pitch and bio revisions and submission opportunities!
Clothing: Extra points for wearing pajamas and slippers!
Bonuses: Comes with free Masterclass on Writing Cover Letters & Pitches That Editors & Agents Will Want To Read, lists of agents and publishers to submit to, an e-book of A Pirate's Guide to Creating Kidlit Treasures, which this course is based on, and your keep forever critique group.
When: March 21 - April 4th. Live retreat days Saturday March 26th and April 2nd!
Where:: The comfort of your own home, the library, a café (or anywhere you like that has internet)!
Who: Scholastic Executive Editor Clarissa Wong , Prospect Literary Agent Charlotte Wenger, and Dr. Mira Reisberg (editor/art director AKA the Picture Book Whisperer) and a small group of fellow students.
What: A small-sized week of active focused lessons based on Dr. Mira's Pirate's Guide to Creating Kidlit Treasure that you can access for a year, PLUS 2 Saturdays of workshopping a FULL manuscript (Saturday March 26th 9.30AM PST - 1.30PM PST and Saturday April 2nd 9.30AM PST - 1.30PM PST, followed by pitch and bio revisions and submission opportunities!
Clothing: Extra points for wearing pajamas and slippers!
Bonuses: Comes with free Masterclass on Writing Cover Letters & Pitches That Editors & Agents Will Want To Read, lists of agents and publishers to submit to, an e-book of A Pirate's Guide to Creating Kidlit Treasures, which this course is based on, and your keep forever critique group.
This course is for people who love the Craft and Business of Writing Children's Books. You will get all, the same love, high quality instruction and care as you get in our other courses, but in a short amount of time! This camp is different because you start with an idea or not or an existing manuscript and learn the steps you need to know to make your manuscript shine so brightly that agents and editors will want to sign your book. By the end of this course you will have a story that you can proudly submit! You will to work with strong critique partners and get critiques from Clarissa, Charlotte and myself. You will also be getting your pitch and bio critiqued, so your pitches will sing. You will also get submission opportunities with Clarissa and Charlotte!
Your Co-Teachers
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About Clarissa Wong
Clarissa Wong is an Executive Editor at Scholastic currently looking to build her children's picture book list. Prior to working at Scholastic she worked at Harper Collins, among other publishers, editing award-winning books. Clarissa has worked on a dynamic and diverse range of titles, including picture books, graphic novels, early readers, board books, novelty, licensing, and more. Books that she has edited include: the award winning, Eisner Award nominated, National Book Critics Choice finalist, and national bestseller "The Best We Could Do" by Thi Bui, "Where Are You From?" written by Yamile Saied Méndez and illustrated by Jaime Kim, and NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers "Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins" and "Pete the Cat: Five Little Ducks" by James Dean. Clarissa is excited about co-leading this event. |
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About Charlotte Wenger
Charlotte is a literary agent with Prospect Agency. Prior to joining Prospect, she was an associate editor at Page Street Kids. She has her Master of Arts in Children’s Literature from Simmons College (now University) and serves on the national advisory board of the Mazza Museum, the world’s largest collection of original artwork by children’s book illustrators. Charlotte is drawn to children's literature and art for all ages—board books through YA, but especially picture books. Charlotte loves Children's Book Academy students and already represents several of them. Charlotte co-taught our last Craft and Business of Writing Children's Picture Books and was absolutely brilliant! She represents several CBA students and would love to represent more. |
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About Mira Reisberg
Dr. Mira is a children's book editor and art director with a PhD in Education and Cultural Studies focused on children's books. She is also the Director of the Children's Book Academy and co-teaches most of the courses. Mira's former students have published over 780 books and won every major North American award. Mira has published seven picture books herself and has slowly been creating new ones between teaching courses. Mira's nicknames include The Fairy Godmother and The Picture Book Whisperer because of her dedication to helping students publish wonderful books. |
Picture Book Slipper Camp Schedule
You'll be able to access your lessons and worksheets as soon as you register including lessons on:
Memorable, quirky or soulful characters
Plotting and/or subject matter - your through line
Underlying and universal themes
Luscious Language
Researching and submitting your work. Writing bios and cover letters. Query Tracker versus MS Wish List
Wednesday 3/21 Upload all manuscripts and 3 other ideas into our community area and access your innovative lessons.
Saturday 3/26 First Live Manuscript Critiquing online retreat with pitch and bio critiques and networking at the end.
Sunday 3/27 Join your optional genre specific critique group to help each other.
Saturday 4/4 - 2nd Live Individual Manuscript Critiquing online retreat with pitch and bio critiques and networking at the end!
Thurs 4/7 (or sooner) - Submit all critiquing suggestions
Submit for submission opportunities date TBA!
Celebrate Slipper Camp with a whole year of access to all materials and recordings.
Memorable, quirky or soulful characters
Plotting and/or subject matter - your through line
Underlying and universal themes
Luscious Language
Researching and submitting your work. Writing bios and cover letters. Query Tracker versus MS Wish List
Wednesday 3/21 Upload all manuscripts and 3 other ideas into our community area and access your innovative lessons.
Saturday 3/26 First Live Manuscript Critiquing online retreat with pitch and bio critiques and networking at the end.
Sunday 3/27 Join your optional genre specific critique group to help each other.
Saturday 4/4 - 2nd Live Individual Manuscript Critiquing online retreat with pitch and bio critiques and networking at the end!
Thurs 4/7 (or sooner) - Submit all critiquing suggestions
Submit for submission opportunities date TBA!
Celebrate Slipper Camp with a whole year of access to all materials and recordings.
FAQs
Where will this be hosted? We’ll be hosting PB Slipper Camp via Zoom and our Mighty Networks platform, so wear pajamas and slippers if you’re up for it, grab a cuppa, and get comfy for the time of your life. There’ll be breaks to avoid Zoom burnout, lessons, 2 amazing live days, critique groups, and lots of virtual hugs.
How much time will this take? It's totally up to you. The live webinars will happen from 9.30 AM - 1.30 PM each Saturday. The lessons will be available for a whole year, and the critique groups can continue indefinitely.
Are there refunds? Unfortunately because this is strictly size-limited, and you'll receive materials as soon as you register., we are unable to give refunds.
How much does this cost? The cost is $425 for everything and yes there are payment plans available if needed.
If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to take a less time-consuming, small-sized, high-quality picture book course that’s full of information, hand holding, and wonderful opportunities, now is the time to go for it.
How much time will this take? It's totally up to you. The live webinars will happen from 9.30 AM - 1.30 PM each Saturday. The lessons will be available for a whole year, and the critique groups can continue indefinitely.
Are there refunds? Unfortunately because this is strictly size-limited, and you'll receive materials as soon as you register., we are unable to give refunds.
How much does this cost? The cost is $425 for everything and yes there are payment plans available if needed.
If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to take a less time-consuming, small-sized, high-quality picture book course that’s full of information, hand holding, and wonderful opportunities, now is the time to go for it.
