Write the Children’s Book You’ve Been Carrying in Your Heart
Self-guided video courses for aspiring children’s book authors ready to turn ideas into meaningful stories.
What You Will Learn
Develop a children’s book idea rooted in purpose, identity, and heart
Age-appropriate storytelling and structure
Write stories that reflect culture, lived experience, and authentic representation
Creating memorable characters that children connect with
Understanding the picture book format and pacing
The basics of illustration collaboration
Preparing your manuscript for submission or self-publishing
Guidance on next steps
How the Self-Guided Program Works
Watch
Short, pre-recorded video lessons you can revisit anytime.
Write
Downloadable worksheets, prompts, and guided exercises.
Build
Develop your manuscript step-by-step at your own pace.
No deadlines. No pressure. Just steady progress that fits your life.
Who This Is For / Not For
This Program Is For You If:
You’ve always wanted to write a children’s book but didn’t know where to start
You care about representation, culture, and meaningful storytelling
You want guidance without live calls or strict schedules
This Program May Not Be Right If:
You’re looking for instant publishing guarantees
You prefer live coaching over independent learning
Featured on PBS’s Chat
Featured on PBS’s Chat and Learn
with ¡Pequeña María Descubre
su Baile!
Family is Everything
Co-writer, Family is Everything
(Disney’s Encanto) with the Disney Storybook Art Team
The Secret of the Plátano
The Secret of the Plátano – #1 Amazon New Release | Bank Street College’s Best Children’s Books of 2023
Your Story Deserves to Be Written
You don’t need permission. You don’t need perfection.
You just need guidance—and a place to begin.
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