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
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.
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.”
Tracy 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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