Advanced Picture Books, with Julie Bliven

<p>You may participate in up to one picture book workshop per season. Winter season includes groups with Jan 6-Apr 14 starts.&nbsp;<br></p>

Submissions: <p>Submit one fiction picture book under 900 words or one nonfiction picture book under 1500 words (including backmatter). If your backmatter runs longer, please submit the headers for sections that are not included. There is no need to include a bibliography.&nbsp;<br></p><p><span style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">Changes and Withdrawals Policy:&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li>2 months or more ahead of a workshop start: you will be credited the full amount of the workshop, less a $20 change fee.</li><li>Under 2 months to 14 days ahead of a workshop start: If we are able to replace you, you will be credited for the full workshop price less a $20 change fee. If we can't replace you, you will receive a credit for 50% of the workshop cost.&nbsp;</li><li>Withdrawals within 14 days of a workshop start: If we can replace you, you will receive a credit for 50% of the workshop price. If we cannot replace you, you will not receive a credit. Your fee will go towards our workshops and scholarships.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Members: $145; Non-members: $175

About Julie Bliven

"I have been an editor for books for young children for more than a decade. I especially enjoy working on fiction picture books and contemporary, realistic middle grade novels. I’m often on the hunt for stories that read like classics but explore relevant issues for today’s readers. Nonfiction picture books that are crafted with a deliberate and meaningful perspective and structure really speak to me as well. I hold an M.A. in Children’s Literature from Simmons University and have taught in the MFA program."