You need a compelling take-away for the reader because you aren’t a celebrity coasting on your platform. Theme is arguably more important in memoir than in any other genre.

Tuesday, March 14, 6:30 pm at Brookwood Library Willamette Writers: Finding the Core Message of Your Memoir So, now what? Do you need to find an illustrator? What's the best way to reach out to publishers? How do you know if your work is ready for publication? Hannah Holt shares a decade of experience working with publishers like HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Penguin Random House in this presentation all about writing for the youngest readers. Tuesday, March 7, 6:30 pm at Shute Park Libraryĭo you have an idea for a picture book? Maybe you've already written a few. Three Writing Workshops to Inspire You So, You Want to Publish a Picture Book Learn more and download Libby or contact us to help you get started. They're available in print, eBook, or eAudiobook.īorrow eBooks and Audiobooks for free with Libby, the Digital Library app, available for Apple, Android, and Kindle. Her young adult novel, Piecing Me Together (Bloomsbury, 2017) received a Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Honor.įind Ways to Share Joy and Maya's Song in our library catalog. Her books have sold over one million copies.

Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and community activist. Ways to Share Joy (2022) and Maya's Song (2022) Keynote and Author Talk with Ren ée Watson Friday, March 3 at Brookwood Library, 5:30 pm You'll meet the authors, discuss their works and writing practices, and learn what inspires them. Join us March 3 to 18 for author talks, panels, storytimes, workshops, and pop-up programs. We are excited to host Hillsboro Reads: Local Authors and share the achievement of local authors with our community.

More Than Water by Renee Ericson