059 PBSummit Podcast Julie Hedlund
November 28, 2023 In Podcast

Podcast – Books with Great Voice Part 4

Picture-Book-Summit-Podcast_feature_image_Julie-HedlundIt’s the final installment (for now!) in our discussion of Picture Books with Great Voice! If you haven’t heard the rest of this series, be sure to catch up at the links below:

  • Episode 56 – Julie Hedlund outlined types of voice in picture books and Katie Davis gave us a laugh with books showcasing humorous voice.
  • Episode 57 – Laura Backes revealed picture books that use lyrical voice
  • Episode 58 – Emma Walton Hamilton dove into defining character voice.

Today in part 4, Julie gets chatty while talking about conversational voice in picture books.

Get ready to feel connected to some beautifully written picture books!

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PBSummit Podcast Emma Walton Hamilton
November 14, 2023 In Podcast

Podcast – Books with Great Voice Part 3

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There are so many more picture books with great voice! We started the Books with Great Voice series in episode 56, where Julie Hedlund defined the types of voice found in picture books and Katie Davis made us laugh while discussing the funny style of voice. In episode 57, Founder Emeritus Laura Backes read examples of picture books that use a lyrical voice.

In part 3 of our series, author and Picture Book Summit Founder Emma Walton Hamilton digs into character voice: how to recognize it, distinguish it from other types of writing voice, and how to utilize it in your own work. Emma picked some stellar books to read and share. You’re going to love this one!

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PBSummit Podcast Laura Backes
September 26, 2023 In Podcast

Podcast – Books with Great Voice Part 2

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In this episode, we continue to discuss voice in picture books. We started this series in the last episode where Julie Hedlund defined the types of voice found in picture books and Katie Davis gave us hilarious examples of the funny style of voice. If you haven’t already, be sure to go back and listen to episode 56 for help pinning down the elusive meaning of “voice.”

Today, we bring you Founder Emeritus Laura Backes and examples of using a lyrical voice in picture books to reinforce certain types of stories.

Let’s jump in.

Books mentioned in this episode:

  • GIANT SQUID* written by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Eric Rohman
  • WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE* written by Pat Zeitlow Miller and illustrated by Eliza Wheeler

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PBSummit Podcast Julie Hedlund and Katie Davis
September 12, 2023 In Podcast

Podcast – Books with Great Voice Part 1

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In working with authors, one thing comes up again and again is how to develop “voice.” How do you find your characters’ voice? Is your story’s voice the same as the character voice? And, how do you find your own voice as an author?

As you can see, voice is tough to define and even tougher to capture, so we’re bringing you excerpts from a Mini Summit we gave about books with great voice. This is part 1 of a four-part series. We start with Co-Founder Julie Hedlund defining the types of voices found in picture books and jump to funny girl and Co-Founder Katie Davis for thoughts and examples on using a funny voice.

Enjoy!

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September 5, 2023 In Giveaway

Picture Book Launch Giveaway 2023!

September is big month here at Picture Book Summit. We have three new picture books* making their way into the world from four of our speakers this year! To celebrate, we’re giving away books from all of our 2023 presenters in our Book Launch Giveaway! Enter to win the six picture books below!

Picture Book Summit Book Launch Giveaway 2023!

 

SONG AFTER SONG: THE MUSICAL LIFE OF JULIE ANDREWS written by Julie Hedlund & illustrated by Ilaria Urbinati

Song After Song by Julie Hedlund

Debuting TODAY, September 5th, is this lovely gem. Long before she starred in movies like The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and The Princess Diaries, Julie Andrews was a little girl struggling with her parents’ divorce and the ravages of World War II. To comfort her and fill her time during the London Blitz, her stepfather taught her to sing, and Julie found her voice—one of the most extraordinary singing voices of all time.

Lyrically told by Julie Hedlund and lushly illustrated by Ilaria Urbinati, this is the story of how Julie Andrews became one of the world’s most beloved performers.

Order a signed copy from Julie’s local independent bookstore, Second Star to the Right here.

THE ENCHANTED SYMPHONY written by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton & illustrated by Elly MacKay

The Enchanted Symphony by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton

Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton’s latest collaboration hits bookshelves on September 12th! When a lively village is beset by a mysterious fog, the town turns dull and silent; melancholy neighbors stop visiting each other and even going outside. Until one day, when a boy’s simple melody strikes a chord, reminding everyone of what matters most–even in the darkest of times.

Beautifully and colorfully illustrated by Elly MacKay, The Enchanted Symphony is a powerful, hopeful fairy tale celebrating life’s simple pleasures that bring us together.

Order your signed copy of this book (and many of their other books!) at Julie and Emma’s local independent bookstore Sag Harbor Books here.

Preorder The Enchanted Symphony from the retailer of your choice by 9/11/23 and submit your receipt to get a signed art print and wildflower seed plantable book (while supplies last) from Abrams here.

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PBSummit Podcast Rob Sanders
August 29, 2023 In Podcast

Podcast – Rob Sanders

Rob Sanders

Grab a big piece of paper and some brightly colored markers because today we are mind-mapping our way to great picture book ideas! Listen in to excerpts from our Summit workshop with author and educator Rob Sanders. Rob will reveal how mind mapping can lead to both story ideas and ways to present stories that engage readers.

Rob Sanders is known for his funny and fierce fiction and nonfiction picture books and is recognized as one of the pioneers in the arena of LGBTQ+ literary nonfiction picture books. Rob’s books include Two Grooms on A Cake: The Story of America’s First Gay Wedding (Little Bee Books), Stitch By Stitch: Cleve Jones And The Aids Memorial Quilt (Magination Press), Mayor Pete: The Story of Pete Buttigieg (Henry Holt & Co), and Rodzilla (Margaret K. McElderry Books).

After this episode, you’ll be surprised at how much your past can help you write stories that engage with kids today.

Get ready to generate ideas that are uniquely you!

 

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PBSummit Podcast Yuyi Morales
August 15, 2023 In Podcast

Podcast – Yuyi Morales

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In this episode of the Picture Book Summit podcast, we bring you Yuyi Morales. Yuyi is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the New York Times bestseller Dreamers andNiño Wrestles the World. She is a six-time winner of the Pura Belpre Medal for an outstanding work of literature for children that best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience. In 2015, she received the Caldecott Honor for her book Viva Frida. Other honors include the Americas Award, the Golden Kite Medal, the Christopher Award, the Jane Adams Award, and the Tomas Rivera Award.

In her Picture Book Summit keynote, Yuyi shared how there’s an idea bank inside all of us and how we can use it to tell the stories only we can tell.

Get ready to be inspired!

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August 5, 2023 In Agents, Editors

Your Submission Questions Answered!

Since last week’s Mini Summit, we’ve received lots of questions about the Summit + Submissions Ticket for Picture Book Summit 2023 – Picture Books That Sing! So, we’re here today to answer the most frequently asked questions before Early Bird pricing expires this Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

First, let’s introduce to this year’s Featured Agents and Editors and tell you a little bit about their panels at Picture Book Summit.

2023 Featured Agents

Submission That Sing: Agent Panel

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PBSummit Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund
July 25, 2023 In Podcast

Podcast – Fine Tune Your Pitch

Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund - Query Letters That WorkedIn this episode, children’s picture book authors Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund give an overview of the four essential components of a query (introduction, pitch, bio and market info, and conclusion).

Then they dig deep into crafting the ever-elusive perfect pitch. Listen in for tips on creating a pitch that captures the story and spirit of your book and piques an agent or editor’s interest. If you’re in the querying trenches, this one’s for you!

 

 

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May 23, 2023 In Podcast

Podcast – 4 Big Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected Part 4

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It’s our last episode of our series the 4 Biggest Reasons Your Manuscripts Get Rejected!

Following agent submission guidelines should be a no-brainer when it comes to searching for an agent, right?

“Query-whisperer” Emma Walton Hamilton gives an inside look as to why following submission guidelines are crucial—and how over half of all new authors get it wrong. This episode is your shot to getting it right.

Have you listened to the rest of the 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected series?

Catch up here:

046 – 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected Part 1 – Unoriginal Ideas

047 – 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected Part 2 – Lack of Emotional Resonance

048 – 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected Part 3 – Not Submission Ready

We hope this series has helped you develop stronger submission packages that lead you to picture book success!

 

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