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061 PBSummit Podcast Roundtable Fresh Angles
May 21, 2024 In Podcast

Podcast – PBSummit Roundtable: Fresh Takes

061 PBSummit Podcast Roundtable Fresh AnglesToday we bring you a super fun episode of the PBSummit Roundtable episode as we talk about fresh takes in picture books. Our Roundtable discussions are where we discuss news and topics affecting picture book writers and illustrators today.

Agents and publishers are always saying they’re looking for stories that are “fresh and unique”, but what does that mean? Our Roundtable discussion centers around fresh angles in picture books.

Listen in as we take a look at some truly unique stories which perfectly exemplify what fresh takes on classic picture book topics can look like, and the common thread between them.

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May 7, 2024 In Podcast

Podcast – PBSummit Roundtable: Why is Everything So Slow?

060 PBSummit Podcast Roundtable slowThe Picture Book Summit Podcast is BACK! We kick off our newest podcast with a new PBSummit Roundtable episode. Our Roundtable discussions are where our PBSummit team sits down and talks about the topics affecting picture book creators today.

In this episode, we ask the question: Why is Everything So Slow? The pandemic is (basically) over, so why are things not back to normal? Will things ever go back to the way they were or is this slowness the new normal in publishing?

Emma Walton Hamilton leads our discussions. She reached out to her agent and two of her editors for their insights on trend in children’s publishing. We hope you find this discussion fascinating and maybe a little uplifting. Ultimately, there’s some good news related to this pace.

 

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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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PBSummit Podcast Rob Sanders
August 29, 2023 In Podcast

Podcast – Rob Sanders

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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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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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