NF Kidlit Craft Convos Ep 3: Nonfiction Poetry With Buffy Silverman

How do we craft, edit, and sell poetic nonfiction picture books? Today I talk to Buffy Silverman, author of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY, to learn more about writing in rhyme.

Show notes: Classes and resources mentioned:

• Renée LaTulippe's Lyrical Language Lab: https://www.reneelatulippe.com/lyrical-language-lab/
• Laura Purdie Salas's Poetry site: https://laurasalas.com/poetry/
• Poetry Friday: https://www.nowaterriver.com/what-in-the-world-is-poetry-friday/

Authors/poets mentioned:

• April Pulley Sayre
• Laura Purdie Salas
• Joyce Sidman
• Irene Latham
• Maria Gianferrari
• Katey Howes
• David Harrison

Books mentioned:

• THE PUMPKIN SEED'S SECRET by Hannah Barnaby, illustrated by Cédric Abt
• PIGS DIG A ROAD by Carrie Finison, illustrated by Brian Biggs
• JUMPER by Jessica Lanan

Connect with Buffy at https://buffysilverman.com/

You can order STARLIGHT SYMPHONY wherever books are sold. Please support Buffy by asking your local library to buy a copy of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY for its collection. Details about the book here: https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/24762

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