Building Stories That Grow With Young Readers

Presented by: Bev Irwin | Bonnie J. Doerr | Laurie Edwards | Patrice Lyle | Shannon L. Brown

Categories: Craft | Middle Grade | Writing | Young Adult

Bev Irwin, Bonnie J. Doerr, Laurie Edwards, Patrice Lyle, and Shannon L. Brown dive into the creative decisions behind writing for children and teens. Topics include voice, authenticity, series development, and how to build stories that grow with young readers.

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