Class Description
Many authors, both published and unpublished, don't understand the inner workings of the children's book industry. The industry is shrouded in mystique, which harms authors every step of the way: from finding an agent to post-publication book promotion. In this seminar, you will learn about the various aspects of the children's book industry, from researching agents to working with publishers to partnering with indie bookstores and lots more! You'll leave the seminar with answers to your burning questions, as well as practical insights and a deeper understanding of the industry, which will increase your chances for success. This class will operate from an equity and justice framework and those with identities that are marginalized are especially encouraged to join!
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.
This class will take place using Zoom videoconferencing. About 15 minutes before your class is scheduled to begin, you'll receive an email from your instructor with a link to join the class meeting!
Zoom Participation:
Students are not required to turn their camera on, but are encouraged to participate any way they feel comfortable through functions such as the live chat, emoji reactions, and unmuting the microphone. Learn more about using Zoom here.
Zoom Accessibility:
We ask that instructors enable closed captioning and send a transcript of the session after class. You can also enable closed captioning at any time during the meeting. If your instructor forgets to send the transcript, just send ’em an email!