NF Kidlit Craft Convos Ep 3: Nonfiction Poetry With Buffy Silverman

08/11/2024 24 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
NF Kidlit Craft Convos Ep 3: Nonfiction Poetry With Buffy Silverman

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Episode Synopsis

How do we craft, edit, and sell poetic nonfiction picture books? Today I talk to Buffy Silverman, author of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY, to learn more about writing in rhyme.
Show notes:
Classes and resources mentioned:
Renée LaTulippe's Lyrical Language Lab: https://www.reneelatulippe.com/lyrical-language-lab/
Laura Purdie Salas's Poetry site: https://laurasalas.com/poetry/
Poetry Friday: https://www.nowaterriver.com/what-in-the-world-is-poetry-friday/

Authors/poets mentioned:
April Pulley Sayre
Laura Purdie Salas
Joyce Sidman
Irene Latham
Maria Gianferrari
Katey Howes
David Harrison

Books mentioned:
THE PUMPKIN SEED'S SECRET by Hannah Barnaby, illustrated by Cédric Abt
PIGS DIG A ROAD by Carrie Finison, illustrated by Brian Biggs
JUMPER by Jessica Lanan

Connect with Buffy at https://buffysilverman.com/
You can order STARLIGHT SYMPHONY wherever books are sold. Please support Buffy by asking your local library to buy a copy of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY for its collection. Details about the book here: https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/24762
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