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Picture Book Summit Podcast

Picture Book Summit
Picture Books
Children's Literature
Read-Aloudability
Storytelling
Writing
Picture Book Summit
Humor In Picture Books
Empathy
Critiques
Publishing Industry
Creative Process
Online Conferences
Writing Feedback
Critique Groups
Where the Wild Things Are
Diversity In Publishing
Read-Aloud Ability
Rhyme
Lyrical Writing
Dark Picture Books

Welcome to the Picture Book Summit Podcast where we share insight on the craft of writing, illustrating, and publishing picture books from the industry’s best and brightest. Each episode is an excerpt from a keynote or presentation given at Picture Book Summit, the annual world-class online conference for picture book writers and illustrators around the globe that takes place every October. Our go... more

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Today in our Picture Book Summit Roundtable discussion, we tackle the touchy topic of celebrity picture books.

So, what's the truth about celebrity picture books? Do celebrities get to cut the line when it comes to publishing? Are they held to a lo... more

What is the appeal of dark picture books? Do kids want to read (and re-read) books about tougher topics? How do you make these books kid-friendly? 

Julie Hedlund leads our Roundtable discussion about dark picture books, what place they have in chil... more

Picture book authors are closer in their craft to screenwriters and playwrights than any other kind of author.

Why?

Because picture book writers direct their readers on how to read the book. It's your job as a writer to make your (often adult rea... more

It seems nothing is more fun to read aloud than lyrical or rhyming picture books. A common misconception is that it's easy to write rhyme: just count the syllables and make the end words sound alike, right?

Wrong. Good thing you came across this ep... more

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Recent Guests

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Kelly Panique
Host of the Picture Book Summit Podcast
Julie Hedlund
Co-founder of Picture Book Summit

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • wow

    Love this podcast but christ that song is annoying

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    A Laura Borealis
    Australia2 years ago
  • Helpful!

    Although I’ve been writing picture books for five years, there’s always more to learn! The clips may be short, but they’re packed with helpful information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    On ral
    United States2 years ago
  • Really helpful!

    Love the short format with snippets of extremely useful information. Thanks and can’t wait to hear more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shana Gorian
    United States2 years ago
  • I love this podcast, however...

    Could you add episodes more often and make this podcast longer than 10-20 minutes? I’m excited to hear from more picture book author and artists, especially while we stay home. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tbird7591
    United States4 years ago

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There is a strong desire for more frequent and longer episodes to deepen the learning experience.
Listeners appreciate the helpful insights and expertise offered in short, focused episodes.
The content is recognized as valuable and enriching for both aspiring and experienced writers.
The occasional persistence of a catchy theme song is noted, though it may be polarizing.

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070 - Meet the Gatekeepers
Q: What makes a manuscript an instant pass versus one that you might give a second read?
Gaby flags inappropriate content as an immediate no; Claire avoids rhymes unless well-done; AZ looks for diverse voices and compelling narratives.
070 - Meet the Gatekeepers
Q: When you're reading for their lists rather than for your own, are you reading with their taste in mind?
AZ reads with a blend of her boss's taste and her own excitement; Gaby considers the agent's taste crucial since they will need to passionately represent the work; Claire's interest aligns with her boss due to shared learning experiences.

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What is Picture Book Summit Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the craft of creating picture books, insights from industry experts are shared through excerpts from keynotes and presentations delivered at an annual online conference that caters to writers and illustrators worldwide. Topics covered include writing techniques, the publishing landscape, and artistic inspiration, with discussions on both storytelling skills and professional guidance for navigating the children's literature industry. Unique elements of the series include specialized discussions on aspects like read-aloudability and the role of humor in picture books, providing both practical advice and creative encouragement for aspiring authors and illustrators.

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