Writing KIDLIT: Where Does Your Story Fit?

Join author Sharon Skinner as she presents how to determine where your story fits into "KidLit" (children's literature).

This workshop delves into the specific genres and categories of KidLit and provides insight into the specifics of those categories.  From Picture Books through Early Readers to Chapter Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult.  We will cover them all.

Sharon Skinner is an Author, Certified Book Coach, and Freelance Editor, who helps writers weave their words into stories that shine. She edits and coaches fiction, memoir, and non-fiction. She writes speculative fiction for all ages, particularly fantasy, science fiction, paranormal and steampunk. She has published nine novels, two short story and poetry collections, two picture books, and other assorted writings. Her latest novel is Lostuns Found, a MG Steampunk adventure, and her most recent collection, Blood From a Rose, is dark fantasy and light horror with a touch of humor. Sharon has over three decades of demonstrated teaching experience and the proven ability to work with writers of diverse skill levels and backgrounds. Previous teaching/workshop facilitation experience includes Virginia G. Piper (Workshop Presenter,  2017) and San Diego State Writers Conference (Faculty, 2017). She has been a guest author at Tucson Festival of Books and numerous Pop Culture Conventions throughout the US. She has served as an Arizona State Library Writer in Residence at the Scottsdale Public Library (2017),  Mesa Public Library (2018), Tempe Library (2019), and Chandler Library (2023) and received positive evaluations and accolades. She is an active member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and serves as the Regional Advisor for SCBWI AZ. Sharon also served aboard the USS Jason, the first US Navy vessel to take women to sea (WestPac cruise). But that’s another story.

To learn more, visit sharonskinner.com or bookcoachingbysharon.com