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Want to write nonfiction for children-but aren't sure where to start? Telling It True is a practical, encouraging guide to writing nonfiction for kids and teens, from picture books to middle grade and young adult nonfiction. Whether you dream of writing nonfiction picture books, kidlit magazine articles, or school and library nonfiction, this book shows you how to turn real facts into stories young readers can't put down. Written by award-winning children's nonfiction author and educator Kirsten W. Larson, this book demystifies the children's publishing industry and helps writers understand audience, market, and nonfiction craft-no prior publishing experience required. Inside you'll learn how to: Find strong nonfiction story ideas for kids and teens Understand the different types of children's nonfiction (picture books, middle grade, YA, magazines, and educational publishing) Match your idea to the right audience, age range, and market Research accurately and write engaging, fact-based stories Structure nonfiction so it reads like a story-not a textbook Revise your work into a submission-ready draft Navigate publishing paths, including traditional publishing and self-publishing Perfect for: Writers new to children's nonfiction writing Picture book writers expanding into nonfiction Teachers and librarians writing for young readers Journalists or academics transitioning to kidlit Authors seeking a clear overview of the business aspects of writing for children Grounded in 15+ years of professional writing, editing, and teaching experience-and packed with examples, exercises, and resources- Telling It True helps you write nonfiction that is accurate, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for young readers. If you believe that truth really is stranger (and better) than fiction, this book will help you tell it well.

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Praise for Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book (Reimagine Your Writing Book 1): ""Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book is a must-have for every nonfiction picture book writer's bookshelf. Chapter after chapter helps demystify the process of writing and revising a nonfiction picture book [to] help it stand out in agents' or editors' inboxes. Larson's conversa- tional tone is easy to understand yet in depth enough to help every writer. With examples from her own process of writing and revising her published picture books, writers can work through the entire revi- sion process with one of their own manuscripts. Her exercises at the end of each chapter provide easy-to-follow guidelines for every nonfiction picture book they write. I highly recommend this book!"" - Debra Shumaker, author of Freaky, Funky Fish, Peculiar Primates, and Tell Someone ""Fact-loving kidlit writers will love Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book. Kirsten W. Larson delivers detailed information, examples, and hands-on exercises in these inspiring pages. Larson comes alongside writers who are ready to take their nonfiction manuscript to new levels as they explore structures and scenes, voice and tension, text features and so much more. She packed the wisdom, inspiration, and experi- ence of a writing conference into these pages. Highly recommend!"" - Annette Whipple, author of The Truth About series

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