What does it actually take to run a police department day to day? Arl Farris, James Glass, Jim Doherty, and Lisa Preston take writers inside the structure and leadership of modern policing. This session explores operations, hierarchy, decision making, and internal dynamics, giving writers a realistic understanding of how departments function and how leadership choices affect everything from investigations to morale.
Writing Stories That Grow With Young Readers
Bev Irwin, Bonnie J. Doerr, Laurie Edwards, Patrice Lyle, and Shannon L. Brown explore the craft of writing for children and teens. This session covers voice, authenticity, series development, and how to create stories that evolve alongside young readers and keep them...




