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Register Now!

For This Instant Access Course With Indefinite Access
Taught by Two Published Illustrators
Sandie Sonke and Dr. Mira Reisberg
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Master the Ins and Outs of ProCreate for Your iPad
with One Easy Peasy Start Today Course
With ProCreate for your iPad you can easily, draw, insert, tweak and create spellbinding art and illustrations and save them for sending and submitting to editors, publishers and agents. This course is a game-changer because you can do fabulous fast art indistinguishable from traditional media in a fraction of the time and without any mess! It's amazing and Art Directors love it!
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All You Need Is:
  • An iPad
  • A iPencil Pen
  • Your Imagination

MEET YOUR TEACHERS

​ Sandie Sonke

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Sandie Sonke is a Southern California native and a Cal State University Fullerton grad with a degree in studio art. She finds joy simply sketching in her sketchbook or drawing tablet. A wearer of many hats; she is a freelance illustrator, wife, and mom to two sweet and silly kids who inspire her daily. Sandie loves to create whimsical and colorful illustrations. Her hope is to bring a little happiness to those who view her work.

And Mira Reisberg

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Dr. Mira Reisberg is a multi-published award-winning children's book illustrator and author whose books have sold over 600,000 copies. Besides running the Children's Book Academy, she is also an acquiring Editor and Art Director at Clear Fork Publishing's children's book imprint Spork. Mira is a former children's literary agent, and a former university professor who taught kid lit writing and illustrating courses as well as teacher ed. She has a PhD in Education and Cultural Studies with a focus on children's literature and has helped MANY writers and illustrators get published. Her job at Spork allows her to help even more people.
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Sandie used ProCreate to illustrate her most recent book, Scarlet's Magic Paintbrush, written by another former student Melissa Stoller and is in the process of illustrating the sequel.
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Mira used Procreate to illustrate her most recent book, You Can . . . (A Book of Verbs in Verse)
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You'll learn all the tools and tricks you need to create lovely images of your own art quickly and effortlessly plus it's really fun!
FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: When does the class start?
A: Whenever you want: it's an instant access course!

Q: Is this an illustration course where I'll be learning the ins and outs of children's book illustration?
A:  No, this is the ins and outs of using Procreate for artists and illustrators to use this fantastic tool to make children's book illustration. Our Craft and Business of Illustrating (and Writing) Children's Books is the course to take if you want to learn this much more in-depth information.

Q: When does registration end?
A: Registration for our instant access courses is ongoing.

Q: What will I need?
A: Computer and Internet access, a great attitude and open mind, and a willingness to play and learn.

Q: Are there any specific time requirements?
A:  Nope

Q: What do I do if I have further questions?
A: You can call Mira directly CALIFORNIA time at 503.256.0152 or email mira@childrensbookacademy.com with "Children's Picture Book  Course Question" in the subject head

Q: How long does the course stay open after it ends?
A: Students have indefinite access. 

Q: Do you offer refunds?
A: Sorry, there are no refunds. Because we give bonus passwords at the time of purchase, it is impossible to offer refunds. We appreciate your understanding. 
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Enroll Now and Get Started Today!

Since this is an instant-access course you can begin and complete it at your leisure. Click Marge - the You Can Do It Bear Button below and start mastering easy, super-rewarding children's book illustration today for only $99 with Procreate and the Children's Book Academy. You'll love it!!!
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  • Home
  • WRITING
    • Craft & Business of Writing Childrens Picture Books
    • The Chapter Book Alchemist
    • New!! Middle Grade Mastery Instant Access
    • Mastering Graphic Novels
    • 2022 Kidlit Palooza >
      • 2022 Palooza Program
      • 2022 Palooza Faculty
  • ILLUSTRATION
    • NEW!! Craft & Business of Illustrating Children's Books Instant Access
    • Never a Dull Moment Workshop
  • TECH
  • About Us
    • Why Us?
    • Meet the Faculty, Lives & GT Judges
    • Testimonials
    • Books by Students
    • Our Bookshop
    • As Seen In
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
  • Blogfish
  • MN Course Access
  • Community
    • Our Bookshop
    • Come Play With Us!
    • Resources
    • 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