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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