Michelle Begley Mentor Program
November 2019 to May 2020
I am so excited to share the news that I will be a mentee in the 2020 Michelle Begley Mentor Program. My mentor is the fabulous Claudia Mills, author of the award-winning chapter books series Gus and Grandpa, Franklin School Friends, The Nora Notebooks, and After-School Superstars. Claudia will help me revise my chapter-book-in-progress series The Wonder Kids. I am so excited to spend five months working with Claudia. I also received the Writing Roosters Scholarship, which will help pay for the cost of this program. Thank you Writing Roosters! I promise to pay it forward next year.
Picture Book Writing Party
Sunday, March 10, 3pm-5pm
Calling all kids and picture book lovers! Have you always wanted to try writing a picture book, but you’re not sure where to begin? Join us for an afternoon of inspiration and laughter, and leave with your very own first draft. We’ll talk about the picture book fiction genre, main characters, and story arcs. We’ll swap ideas, write stories, and share drafts. No experience necessary, and no art skills needed. Best for ages 8 and up.
Wolverine Farm Writer in Residence
February, 2019 – the whole dang month!
Drop by Wolverine Farm Publick House most mornings in February and I’ll be writing. Let’s talk about stories! Thanks to Todd, Beth, Jess, and the gang for all of the coffee. It’s fueling a picture book, a chapter book, and a YA novel!