Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations

NF Kidlit Craft Convos Ep 3: Nonfiction Poetry With Buffy Silverman

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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.

Show notes:
Classes and resources mentioned:
  • 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/
    • Authors/poets mentioned:
    • April Pulley Sayre
  • Laura Purdie Salas
  • Joyce Sidman
  • Irene Latham
  • Maria Gianferrari
  • Katey Howes
  • David Harrison
    • Books mentioned:
    • 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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