Have you always wanted to write a book for kids but didn’t know where to start? This one-day seminar introduces writers to the basics of writing fiction for kids from board books to young adult novels.

Marcia Thornton Jones is a Kentucky Hall of Fame writer who has authored/co-authored more than 142 traditionally published picture books, chapter books, and mid-grade novels for kids including the best-selling series, The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids.

This class is suitable for beginners.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

The Carnegie Center reserves the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met. It is best to register early to help our instructors prepare and to ensure the class does not get cancelled. We evaluate registration numbers 62 business days before a class starts to decide whether we can hold the class. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be cancelled six–two business days prior to the first class meeting. All participants will be notified by email and will receive full refunds

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