Toolkit for New Authors/Illustrators

Let's be frank, the children's book market is a tough nut to crack, however even the most seasoned editor can not always predict the ever changing tastes of her reading public. We've all seen brilliant books, and a lot of mediocre books in print. I have read well over a thousand picture books. I love to write, but the true beauty of creating books for children is our limitless imagination and joy of reading with and to children.

Consider the following websites a mini toolkit.

http://www.write4kids.com

http://www.scbwi.org

http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dKbrown

http://www.yellapalooza.com

http://www.underdown.org/blog.htm

http://groups.msn.com/TheChildrensBookWritersCafe/cafe.msnw


If you're looking for a memorable gift, Reading is Fundamental is celebrating its 4oth anniversary with the book, The Art of Reading. "It's a book about the ability of children's literature to change lives and open hearts."- RIF