The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children by Nancy Lamb
Exercises, examples and checklists show writers how to capture and keep a young reader's attention by mastering key storytelling elements.

You Can Write Children's Books by Tracey E. Dils
Successful writer and experienced editor Tracey Dils takes the mystery out ofchildren's book publishing with this collection of guidelines which will helpwriters get their books in print.

Writing Books for Kids and Teens by Marion Crook
Do you have an active imagination? What about an adventurous spirit? Then why not apply them to writing a children's book? Whether you choose to write fiction, nonfiction, or oven scripts for children's radio, television, or theater, Marion Crook provides a systematic approach for new and published writers alike.

Wings of an Artist: Children's Book Illustrators Talk about Their Art by Julie Cummins; Barbara Kiefer
More than 20 illustrators of children's books, including Leo and Diane Dillon, James Ransome, Robert Sabuda, Maira Kalman, and Maurice Sendak, talk about what drove them to become artists and what art means to them. of color illustrations.

Picture Writing by Anastasia Suen
Successful children's writing demands the ability to create vivid images with just a few words. This hands-on guide gives writers the tools they need to craft evocative characters, settings and plots fueled by the power of description.

Worlds of Childhood: The Art and Craft of Writing for Children by William Zinsser
Six writers, including Maurice Sendak, Jill Krementz, and Jack Prelutsky, explain how and why they became involved in children's literature

Story Sparkers: A Creativity Guide for Children's Writers by Marcia Thornton Jones; Debbie Dadey
Offers a creativity guide for children's writers, with advice on generating story ideas, sculpting ideas, and preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication.

Wings of an Artist: Children's Book Illustrators Talk about Their Art by Julie Cummins; Barbara Kiefer
More than 20 illustrators of children's books, including Leo and Diane Dillon, James Ransome, Robert Sabuda, Maira Kalman, and Maurice Sendak, talk about what drove them to become artists and what art means to them. of color illustrations.

Wings of an Artist: Children's Book Illustrators Talk about Their Art by Julie Cummins; Barbara Kiefer
More than 20 illustrators of children's books, including Leo and Diane Dillon, James Ransome, Robert Sabuda, Maira Kalman, and Maurice Sendak, talk about what drove them to become artists and what art means to them. of color illustrations.

Children's Writer's Word Book by Alijandra Mogilner
This title's unique design ensures that writers speak to their audience with a vocabulary and style they both understand and find appealing. A fast-reference guide meant to be used along with a dictionary, thesaurus and yellow pad of paper, it will help fulfill the dream of becoming a published children's writer.

The Art of Writing for Children: Skills and Techniques of the Craft by Connie C. Epstein
Epstein discusses children's books generally, and then, chapter by chapter, the five senses, setting, dialogue, characters, plot, genre, and finding and working with a publisher.

The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children by Nancy Lamb
Exercises, examples and checklists show writers how to capture and keep a young reader's attention by mastering key storytelling elements.

Children Writer's and Illustrator's Market 2003 by Alice Pope (editor)
Everything Guide to Writing Children`s Books by Lesley Bolton
The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children by Nancy Lamb
How to Write & Illustrate Childrens Books and Get Them Published by Treld Pelkey Bicknell, Felicity Trotman (editors)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books by Harold D. Underdown and Lynne Rominger
Conversations with J.K. Rowling by J. K. Rowling, Lindsey Fraser
Creating Characters Kids Will Love by Elaine Marie Alphin
The Children's Writer's Reference by Eric Suben, Berthe Amoss
Winning Author's Tips on How to Write, Sell, and Promote Your Children's Books by Aaron Shepard
A Basic Guide to Writing, Selling, and Promoting Children's Books : Plus Information about Self-publishing by Betsy B. Lee
Way to Write for Children by Joan Aiken
Children's Writer's Word Book by Alijandra Mogilner
Writing for Young Adults by Sherry Garland
How to Write and Illustrate Children`s Books by Treld Pelkey and Felicity Trotman
Worlds of Childhood : The Art and Craft of Writing for Children by Maurice Sendak and William Zinsser
You Can Write Children's Books by Tracey E. Dils
Picture Writing: A New Approach to Writing for Kids and Teens by Anastasia Suen