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March 14, 2023 In Podcast

Podcast – Lesa Cline-Ransome: Finding Voice in Picture Book Biographies

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A good writer tells a story, a great writer brings the reader into the story. That’s what Lesa Cline-Ransome does and in our book, she’s a picture book biography rockstar!

One of the best ways to render that sense of immersion is capturing the authentic voice of your characters—especially when writing picture book biographies. Award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome, author of Before She was Harriet and many other iconic titles, shares exactly how to do that with her own method of asking questions of yourself and your characters.

Lesa’s books have received numerous honors and awards including NAACP Awards, Kirkus Best Books, ALA Notable, CBC Choice Awards, two Top 10 Sports Books for Youth, and an Orbis Pictus Recommended Book. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband, and frequent collaborator, James Ransome and their family. Visit her at www.lesaclineransome.com.

 

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Finding Your Voice - PBSummit 2020
October 6, 2020 In Events

Experiencing PBSummit FOMO?

Wow.

We are still speechless by last Saturday’s Picture Book Summit. It was full of inspiration, encouragement, laughter, healing, and motivation.

It was the Summit of our hearts.

It was the Summit we needed in 2020.

This Summit was so special, we’re opening up registration again for a few more days. We want as many picture book writers as possible to experience this one-of-a-kind event. You can register now and get access to the Summit replays through January 31, 2021.

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Here’s a taste of what our Superstar Speakers shared at this year’s Summit:

“You never know when something in your peripheral vision might become the next story. The things you make for yourself, the things you collect, it can become the thing at the very front of your brain.” – Sophie Blackall

 

“There are no real unique ideas. So what can you bring that makes it special and unique?” – Lesa Cline-Ransome

 

(photo credit: D. Towbin)

“Let the tough stuff inspire you to make beautiful things.” – Peter H. Reynolds 

Here’s what our attendees are saying about this year’s PBSummit:

Plus, your PBSummit ticket includes:
  • Networking with other writers
  • Access to the entire Summit’s recordings until January 31, 2021
  • Guaranteed lowest price to next year’s event
  • Membership in our Private Facebook Group
  • Plus, you’ll be supporting booksellers nationwide as we donate a portion of our proceeds to Book Industry Charitable

Remember, everything takes place online. Once you register, you’ll receive an email with instructions to access the recordings immediately.

You’ll learn things that will change your writing life forever. You’ll get professional advice on finding your voice, world-class instruction, and inspiration from giants in the children’s publishing industry.

Are you ready? This second change registration closes October 9th.

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July 23, 2020 In Author Studies, Giveaway

Book Bundle Giveaway 2020 Winner!

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared about the Picture Book Summit Book Bundle Giveaway! We loved seeing your posts and tweets on social media. You ROCK!
Now, it’s our pleasure to announce the 2020 winner!

Congratulations, JUDY ROTH!

PBSummit 2020 Giveaway Winner
Way to go, Judy. Email us at support(at)picturebooksummit(dot)com with your mailing address so we can get your books to you!

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July 17, 2020 In Author Studies, Giveaway

Book Bundle Giveaway 2020!

PBSummit 2020 Book Bundle GiveawayDo you want some new books? Of course, you do. (What writer turns down new books?!)

Here’s your chance to win a fantastic book bundle with books from this year’s Superstar Speakers and workshop presenters! Enter to win:

Picture Book Summit Book Bundle Giveaway 2020!

Be You written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

The Great Santa Stakeout written by Betsy Bird, illustrated by Dan Santat

The Power of Her Pen written by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by John Parra

A New Home written and illustrated by Tani de Regil (represented by Adriana Domínguez)

Hello Lighthouse written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall

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Lesa Cline-Ransome
July 9, 2020 In Author Studies, Events

Lesa Cline-Ransome – Author Study

Three Things You Can Learn from this Nonfiction Expert

Lesa-Cline-Ransome blogToday we continue our 2020 Author Study series! Our first 2020 Author Study put the spotlight on author-illustrator Sophie Blackall. You can still read that post here. Written by Keila V. Dawson, our author studies focus on a few elements from our Superstar Speakers and what you can learn from their work before the big online conference on October 3, 2020. Here are three things you can learn from Lesa Cline-Ransome.

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Finding Your Voice - PBSummit 2020
July 1, 2020 In Events

2020 Registration Now Open!

Finding Your Voice - PBSummit 2020Registration is now open for our 2020 Picture Book Summit!

For our 6th annual event, we are pleased to bring you Caldecott Medal winner Sophie Blackall, Coretta Scott King Honor winner Lesa Cline-Ransome, and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Peter H. Reynolds. Our theme this year is:

Finding Your Voice

Our Superstar Speakers will help you find your voice in writing picture books in these three in-depth keynote presentations.

 

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