Nonfiction for Young Readers

WRITING X 446.7E

Learn to write nonfiction for young readers of all ages in this course that explores how to capture real world experiences and information for hungry young minds.

View Course Options

What you can learn.

Explore how nonfiction operates in board books, concept books, picture books, chapter books and magazine articles
Participate in lectures and discussions to become familiar with requirements and expectations for various reading ages and levels
Get tips on how to pitch projects to agents or magazines
Learn to convey information in efficient, compelling ways that readers of all ages will be eager to explore and absorb

About this course:

Nonfiction outsells fiction in both the adult and children's publishing markets. It is also an excellent avenue for writers to break into children's publishing. In this course, you will explore writing nonfiction in a variety of children’s formats including board books, concept books, picture books, chapter books and magazine material. Through lectures, discussions and in-class assignments, students will become familiar with requirements for each grade level, how to pitch a project to agents or magazines, and learn to convey information in efficient, compelling ways that readers of all ages will be eager to explore and absorb. The goal is to develop several short assignments and a final writing project tailored to the children’s nonfiction market.

Fall 2024 Schedule

October 2 - December 11

Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens July 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)

See Details

Instructor: Laurel van der Linde

399438

Fee:

$720.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Updating...

See Details

Notes

No meeting November 27.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

This course meets in person at the designated class meeting time and location. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after October 16, 2024

Course Requirements

Internet access required to access course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Wed Oct 2, 2024

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT