Mariposa County Arts Council Offers Children’s Book Writing Class In El Portal

Some things are easier to do than they look. A well written children’s book appears simple, but simple takes work.  Writing books for children is very different than other genres, because the ultimate audience is kids, but it also must appeal to publishers, editors, consumers and librarians who are all adults. During this course taught over 4 weeks you’ll discover the wide variety of styles and formats of current books, develop writing skills, get an inside look at publishing and have a chance to play with your writing. This is an entertaining and informative class for anyone with a love of children's literature and an interest in writing or illustrating books.  

Classes will meet Mondays Wednesdays in El Portal, on April 25, May 2, 9 and 16^th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Tuition is $47 and scholarships are available.  For registration information, please contact the Mariposa County Arts Council at (209) 966-3155 visit: www.arts-mariposa.org or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  This program supported by Poets $ Writers and the California Arts Council.

Michael Elsohn Ross is the award-winning author of over 40 books for young people including his young adult biography, Salvador Dali and the Surrealists. Snug as a Bug is a Bank Street College, Best Book of the Year, while Cricketology, a Scientific American Young Reader's award winner is one of his eight books in the popular Backyard Buddies series. His work as a naturalist and environmental educator in Yosemite National Park has inspired him to write books that invite kids to wonder and explore. He has taught writing workshops at several California State University Campuses, the University of Hawaii, and Merced College.   

This program is funded in part by the California Arts Council with Arts License plate revenues, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.   Please contact the Mariposa County Arts Council at (209) 966-3155 for additional information.  The Gallery is open Monday through Friday 9:00 - 5:00, Saturday, Nov. 7^th, 10-4:30 or call: (209) 966-3155, or visit us at www.arts-mariposa.org.