Write and illustrate a picture book to add to our Library collection!

For kids entering grades 5 - 9

Participants must be Richardson residents with a Richardson Public Library card.

Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk to register May 22 - June 5.

Become a published author in just seven weeks and receive a personal copy of your book! Attendance to 5 of 7 classes required to be published.

CLASS SCHEDULE
(All sessions are 10:30 AM - 12 PM at the IQHQ at 1302 E Collins Blvd.)

May 22 - June 5
Registration and supply folder pick up.
Folders can be picked up at the Youth Services Help Desk.

June 5 - BRAINSTORM IT!
Plot, character, and other story elements.

June 12 - LEARN IT!
Join professional children's author Nancy Churnin for our first writer's workshop!

June 19 - ROUGH IT!
Review first draft for changes.

June 26 - REVISE IT!
Nancy Churnin returns to help with the next draft.

July 10 - 17
Pick up your mandatory cover art paper at the Youth Services Help Desk.

July 10 - ILLUSTRATE IT!
Work on drawing and page layout with children's illustrator Andy Hirsch.

July 17 - PROOF IT!
Learn about publishing guidelines.

July 24 - FINISH IT!
Finalize details to complete your book.

July 31 - TURN IT IN!
Turn in your book at the Library in the Millwood Creek Room.

Authors must submit their completed book by 12 pm on Friday, July 31 or forfeit publishing.

Completed books may be submitted early at the Youth Services Help Desk the week of July 26.