Tim Livingston, The Forester Artist, often says, “If I get one good take-away from a book or class, I consider the investment worthwhile.”  I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard this comment as he loads up on art books at our local bookstore. Suffice it to say, judging by the number of books around our place, he says it a lot. In my journey to improve my author/illustrator craft, I must say that I agree wholeheartedly with Tim.

This page is to share some of the places online where I’ve picked up priceless tidbits related to children’s literature and illustration.

Places I’ve been . . .

The Chapter Book Alchemist offered at Children’s Book Academy, a wonderful interactive e-course. I recommend the critique option for fullest benefit.

Make Your Marks; Make Your Splashes
by instructor Mark Mitchell

The Craft and Business of Writing Children’s Picture Books offered at Children’s Book Academy with Dr. Mira Reisberg – AKA the Picture Book Whisperer

I recommend the critique option for fullest benefit.

The Craft and Business of Illustrating Children’s Picture Books offered at Children’s Book Academy.

I recommend the critique option for fullest benefit.

Hero’s Art Journey offered at Children’s Book Academy with Maya Gonzales.

I recommend the critique option for fullest benefit.

Get Your Grammar Groove offered at Children’s Book Academy with Miranda Paul

I recommend the critique option for fullest benefit.

Video Driven Course: Building EZ Picture Books  for the Kindle offered through Make Your Marks; Make Your Splashes  with Rob Smith

Places I’m planning to attend . . .

Writing Wonderful Character-Driven Picture Books offered at Children’s Book Academy with Marsha Diane Arnold.

Many of my illustrator friends have raved about the offerings over at The School of Visual Story Telling with Jake Parker, Will Terry and Ryan Haldeman. As time allows, I plan to sample some of their offerings.