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Why Kids Need Illustrations More Than Words in Picture Books | Why Some Authors Get This Wrong
Are you writing too many words in your children’s book?
Children’s book author and former elementary school teacher Ashlee Yates shares one of the most common children’s book storytelling mistakes new authors make: forgetting that illustrations do the heavy lifting.
If you’re learning how to write a children’s book, this conversation breaks down why kids connect more deeply with images than text, how illustrations support literacy and engagement, and how authors can write picture books that children actually want to read again and again.
Perfect for aspiring children’s book authors…
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