Writing for a Discerning and Curious Audience: KidsMaster ClassIn-Person
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Society of Illustrators
128 E 63rd St
New York, NY 10065
Our partner, The Society of Illustrators, is hosting this event.
Whether you are curious about the elements that shape children’s books, or ready to develop, polish, and complete your own, this master class will provide a clear road map from concept to a finished story that captivates young readers. You’ll discover how to find inspiration in your personal experiences, history, or current events to create engaging stories. Through creative exercises designed to shake us out of the “usual” approaches, you’ll learn to add fresh and surprising twists to your narratives, and by sharing your work with fellow teachers, you’ll gain valuable feedback that might spark an unexpected story—one only you can tell.
ENGLISH, WRITING, CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
Pat Cummings
Pat Cummings is the author and illustrator of over forty books, including Where is Mommy?; 14 Days: A Collaborative Novel; and her debut middle-grade novel, Trace. Her courses on children’s books at Pratt Institute and Parsons boast a growing number of award-winning children’s book creators. She also holds an annual summer children’s book boot camp that brings writers and illustrators together with top editors, art directors, and agents in the industry. Pat serves on the advisory council of SCBWI; the boards of the Authors Guild, the Authors League Fund, and the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation; and as chair of the Founders Award jury for the Society of Illustrators’ annual original art show.