What does it take to craft a compelling children's nonfiction book proposal?

Today I talk to Stephanie Gibeault, author of MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES, to learn more about book proposals.

Show notes:

Classes and resources mentioned:

• Jane Friedman’s book proposal post (which also includes a proposal template): https://janefriedman.com/start-here-how-to-write-a-book-proposal/

• Highlights Foundation: https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/

• MG Expository Pitches Post (including Stephanie's pitches): https://kirstenwlarson.com/2024/09/20/winning-expository-book-pitches-examples-and-analysis/

• Stephanie's website: https://stephaniegibeault.com/

• Her X profile is @GibeaultWrites: https://x.com/GibeaultWrites

• Her Instagram profile is @stephanie_gibeault: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_gibeault/

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What does it take to craft a compelling children's nonfiction book proposal?

Today I talk to Stephanie Gibeault, author of MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES, to learn more about book proposals.

• Jane Friedman’s book proposal post (which also includes a proposal template): https://janefriedman.com/start-here-how-to-write-a-book-proposal/
• Highlights Foundation: https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/
• MG Expository Pitches Post (including Stephanie's pitches): https://kirstenwlarson.com/2024/09/20/winning-expository-book-pitches-examples-and-analysis/
• Stephanie's website: https://stephaniegibeault.com/
• Her X profile is @GibeaultWrites: https://x.com/GibeaultWrites
• Her Instagram profile is @stephanie_gibeault: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_gibeault/

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How do we craft, edit, and sell poetic nonfiction picture books? Today I talk to Buffy Silverman, author of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY, to learn more about writing in rhyme.

• Renée LaTulippe's Lyrical Language Lab: https://www.reneelatulippe.com/lyrical-language-lab/
• Laura Purdie Salas's Poetry site: https://laurasalas.com/poetry/
• Poetry Friday: https://www.nowaterriver.com/what-in-the-world-is-poetry-friday/

• April Pulley Sayre
• Laura Purdie Salas
• Joyce Sidman
• Irene Latham
• Maria Gianferrari
• Katey Howes
• David Harrison

• THE PUMPKIN SEED'S SECRET by Hannah Barnaby, illustrated by Cédric Abt
• PIGS DIG A ROAD by Carrie Finison, illustrated by Brian Biggs
• JUMPER by Jessica Lanan

Connect with Buffy at https://buffysilverman.com/

You can order STARLIGHT SYMPHONY wherever books are sold. Please support Buffy by asking your local library to buy a copy of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY for its collection. Details about the book here: https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/24762

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