Ask Anything About Nonfiction Q&A Panel
Want to know more about writing trade non-fiction children’s books or work-for-hire series? Then join us for a nonfiction panel with award-winning authors Alice McGinty and Suzanne Slade, where you can get answers to all your questions (we mean ALL!).From picture book biographies to narrative nonfiction to expository nonfiction books, the authors are happy to discuss any and all topics such as tips for submitting, working with editors, revising, research, generating great story ideas, interviewing experts, and much more.
Sibert Honoree, Suzanne Slade, is the author of 170 children’s books and a mechanical engineer. Many of her titles are about women in STEM, space, Chicago heroes, and other exciting topics. Her book, Astronaut Annie, flew to the Space Station where it was read by an astronaut for the Story Time From Space Program. Website: https://www.suzanneslade.com/
Alice B. McGinty is the award-winning author of almost 50 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including the recently released Mushroom House Man: The Story of Earl A. Young and His Cottages of Stone (2022, Mission Point Press, illustrated by Sharon Smithem), Feasts and Festivals Around the World: From Lunar New Year to Christmas (2022, Little Bee Books, illustrated by Tomoko Suzuki), The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo Nation (2021, Schwartz and Wade, illustrated by Shonto Begay, ALA Notable Book, Jr. Library Guild Selection and Norman A. Sugarman Honor Book),The Girl Who Named Pluto: The Story of Venetia Burney (2019, Schwartz and Wade Books, illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle, Jr. Library Guild Selection), and Pancakes to Parathas: Breakfast Around the World (2019, Little Bee Books, illustrated by Tomoko Suzuki, Northern Lights Book Award Winner and Sakura Medal Nominee) . Website: http://www.alicebmcginty.com/
Interested in feedback on your nonfiction manuscript? Check out Spring Thaw, May 5-6, 2023