Mentor Text Your Way to Picture Books that POP!

with Marzieh Abbas

Teach Yourself to Write Amazing Picture Books

Marzieh Abbas takes you on a deep dive into the different kinds of picture book structures, sharing how she creates and maintains a log of mentor texts. She'll share how she learned to write picture books when she didn't have access to classes, plus, she'll provide tips (and a handout) to help you identify which structures best fit the kind of stories you are trying to tell.


This webinar purchase includes lifetime access to the 80-minute video, transcript, handout, and downloadable audio track.



"This was an incredible and inspiring webinar, not just on structure but how to revise with freshness and playfulness."

- Beth Elliot


"Marzieh, you are brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing all of your wisdom!"

- Nadia Fisher


Your Instructor


Marzieh Abbas
Marzieh Abbas

Marzieh Abbas is a baker turned award-winning author. She loves adding magic to her creations– whether that’s a seven-layered rainbow cake or the books she writes for children all over the world. Her work is inspired by her Pakistani culture and Muslim heritage.

Marzieh enjoys learning new skills, jumping rope, sipping chai, and observing nature. Marzieh dreams of owning a talking parrot someday. But until then, she lives in Pakistan with her husband and children who inspire her daily.

Marzieh is a member of Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 Picture Book Challenge, and a graduate of the Lyrical Language Lab and Children’s Book Academy. She occasionally writes under the name: Marzieh A. Ali. You can find out more about her on her website: www.marziehabbas.com

Her books include:

  • A DUPATTA IS... (Feiwel & Friends, 2023)
  • HENNA IS… (Feiwel & Friends, 2024)
  • NADIA AND NADIR (ABDO Books, 2022, 2023, 2024)
  • AWE-SAMOSAS! (Clarion, 2024)
  • A RAMADAN TO REMEMBER (Soaring Kite Books, 2024)
  • YASMEEN LARI, GREEN ARCHITECT (Clarion, 2024)
  • EXCITED FOR EID (Little Bee Books, 2024)
  • FRIDAY FUN (Little Bee Books, 2024)
  • THE CAMEL LIBRARY (Feiwel & Friends, 2025)
  • AARZU ALL AROUND (Salaam Reads, 2025)

Course Curriculum


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"This is a TEN-STAR presentation. I have been in similar sessions … but Marzieh is amazing, a wonderful teacher, and it’s actually going into my brain. I know I will re-watch "

- Aileen


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