Encyclopedia of Writing and Illustrating Children's Books


Encyclopedia of Writing and Illustrating Children's Books

Encyclopedia of Writing and Illustrating Children's Books

A step-by-step guide to creating exciting plots and engaging characters that will inspire and delight young children.

Discover how to write and illustrate for a wide range of genres and types of book - from fantasy and fairytales to action-packed adventure stories, from novelty books to educational tools - and how to tailor your work to suit different age groups.

Learn how to develop ideas; understand storytelling traditions; simplify your artwork and draw consistent characters; create storyboards; use colour, type and pictures to produce dynamic page layouts.

Includes tips on presenting and promoting your work, plus a gallery of inspirational examples from renowned children's writers and illustrators.

About Desdemona McCannon, Sue Thornton and Yadzia Williams
Desdemona McCannon, Sue Thornton and Yadzia Williams are all based at the North Wales School of Art and Design.

Encyclopedia of Writing and Illustrating Children's Books
Allen & Unwin
Desdemona McCannon, Sue Thornton and Yadzia Williams
ISBN: 9781741755152
RRP: $35.00


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