Writing 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 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 engaged over time.

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