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Do you dream of writing a children's book?

You have one (or a million!) story ideas that continue to pester you. You think, “Someday I'll write this.”

Maybe someday is today.

Your Story Coaches

Published professionals help you achieve your creative goals

Arree Chung

Award-winning author/illustrator of Mixed and the founder of Storyteller Academy.

Jim Averbeck

Award-winning author/illustrator, Jim's first book, In a Blue Room, was a Charlotte Zolotow Honor book.

Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Illustrator of around 90 children's books who is dedicated to including children of all ethnic backgrounds in her stories and artwork.

Instructor Photo: Julie Downing

Julie Downing

Award-winning author/illustrator noted for her jewel-like illustrations. She has illustrated over 50 picture books.

Laurie Keller

ward-winning author/illustrator of 2017 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for We Are Growing and many picture books.

Member Success Stories

Every student follows his/her own path to writing a children's book. Explore their journeys to success.

Nadia Solomon

Author, Goodnight Ganesha
READ STORY

Todd Sturgell

Author/Illustrator, Except Antartica
READ STORY

Laurie Elmquist

Author, City Baby
READ STORY

Katy Tanis

Illustrator, I Am The Jungle
READ STORY

Lily LaMotte

Author, Measuring Up
READ STORY

Charlotte Watson Sherman

Author/Illustrator, Brown Sugar Babe
READ STORY

Everyone has a story to tell.

“Storyteller Academy has given me the confidence to pursue my dreams even when I thought they were impossible. Also, my critique group is an amazing rag-tag group of authors/ illustrators that I adore.”

tracey rameyTracy Ramey,
Author

“Thanks to Storyteller Academy, a group of really nice people with differing backgrounds but similar heartfelt aspirations meets twice a month to share stories. Using principles of Storyteller courses, our writing is progressing and we appreciate belonging to Storyteller Academy!”

Cindy Leopold-Ritsko
Author/Illustrator

“I am very privileged to have worked with amazing authors for my illustrative projects. Doing Storyteller academy has been my highlight – learning a lot from all the classes and fellow friends here who have the same struggles and joy as me.”

Lisa Wee,
Author/Illustrator

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Makers Self-Study Membership

Your membership rate will return to the standard $30/m starting in month two.

Your membership rate will return to the standard $300/y starting in year two.