Craft Articles
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Here you will find explorations of mentor texts – articles that dive into specific craft elements in published books, interviews with authors, and tips on growing and improving as a writer.
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Erin Becker: Go For It!
I want to write books that make people feel good. I wrote Crushing It during the pandemic, during a difficult time in my life. Writing this story was like a warm hug and a reminder that sometimes, things do turn out okay.
Learning from 2022 Picture Books That Soar High with Craft
Diverse group of authors highlight craft elements in their latest books that you can integrate into your own writing or illustrating.
Back Matter? I have to write Back Matter? Using Mentor Texts for Non-Fiction Picture Books
Non-fiction picture books vary so much, instead of just giving you an exhaustive list of possibilities, I’m going to give you something much better: the tools for YOU to figure out what you need. (And I’ll share what I’ve learned along the way.)
