Writing for Children: A Beginner's Guide

Napa Valley College's Community Education is offered throughout the Napa Valley with administrative offices located in St. Helena at the Upper Valley Campus. The program is comprised of workshops, fee-based classes, noncredit (no-fee) classes, educational trips and tours, special events, and short-term vocational training programs. Enjoy a variety of classes to choose from in subject areas such as the arts, writing, culinary arts, gardening/outdoors, computer literacy, modern languages and ESL.

Community Education at Napa Valley College

Step into the magical world of children’s and YA literature—and learn how to captivate young readers like a pro!

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Virtual Workshops in Writing & Publishing

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Writing, Storytelling & Personal Transformation

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Step into the magical world of children’s and YA literature—and learn how to captivate young readers like a pro! This dynamic class dives deep into the hottest market trends, age-smart storytelling techniques, and unforgettable character creation that speaks directly to kids and teens. You will also get insider tips on crafting submissions that grab the attention of kid-lit magazines and publishers. Whether you are dreaming of picture books or YA novels, this is your launch pad to creating stories that kids will not put down. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. You will receive the webinar login information the day before class from leeanne@krusemarkgrinnell.com. Pre-registration is required.Refund Policy: “Requests for a refund on a fee-based class not cancelled by the college must be made at least five (5) working days prior to the beginning of the class. A $5 per person processing fee will be retained on all refunds unless the class is cancelled or meeting times are changed by the college.”

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Writing for Children: A Beginner's Guide

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