Writing Across Age Groups from Board Books to Chapter Books
with Vicky Fang
What kind of book are you writing anyway?
Sometimes, a story idea you have is better suited for a different category. A picture book idea might be better suited as a chapter book, or an early reader, or a board book. But how do you know? And how do you tackle a new category? Writing across more categories means more opportunities to create and sell stories.
Author (and sometimes illustrator) Vicky Fang talks about how to expand your storytelling skills to different categories, including board books, picture books, early readers, graphic novels, and chapter books. She’ll share her process for diving into a new category, as well as basic information to get familiar with each one. She’ll also provide insights into her overall approach to crafting and pitching.
"Thank you, Vicky. Time to try and dip my toes in the lake of other genres."
- Sharon Coffey
Your Instructor
Vicky Fang is a product designer who spent 5 years designing kids’ technology experiences for both Google and Intel, often to inspire and empower kids in coding and technology. She started writing to support the growing need for early coding education, particularly for girls and kids of color. She is the author, and sometimes illustrator, of nineteen new and upcoming books for kids, including the Layla and the Bots chapter book series, Invent-a-Pet picture book, I Can Code board books, Friendbots early graphic novel series, and the forthcoming Ava Lin chapter book series, Best Buddies early reader series, AlphaBot novelty book, and The Boo Crew Needs You! picture book. You can visit Vicky at vickyfang.com.
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"Thank you for an amazing webinar! Feeling inspired and ready to make a trip to the library for some early readers and chapter books!"
- Tabitha Sims
"Wonderful presentation. Lots of clarity and enthusiasm about trying different forms. Thank you!"
- Leslie Ross-Degnan