Picture Books, with editor Sara Sproull, Fall 25

<p>You may register for one picture book workshop in fall season. If there is extra space 1 month ahead of the workshop start (6 weeks for multi-round groups), you may register for another.</p>

Submissions: <p>Submit one fiction picture book under 900 words or one nonfiction picture book under 1500 words (including backmatter). If your backmatter runs longer, please submit the headers for sections that are not included. There is no need to include a bibliography.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;">Changes and Withdrawals Policy:&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li>2 months or more ahead of a workshop start: you will be credited the full amount of the workshop, less a $20 change fee.</li><li>Under 2 months to 14 days ahead of a workshop start: If we are able to replace you, you will be credited for the full workshop price less a $20 change fee. If we can't replace you, you will receive a credit for 50% of the workshop cost.&nbsp;</li><li>Withdrawals within 14 days of a workshop start: If we can replace you, you will receive a credit for 50% of the workshop price. If we cannot replace you, you will not receive a credit. Your fee will go towards our workshops and scholarships.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Members: $135; Non-members: $165

About Sara Sproull

Sara Sproull (she/her) is an Associate Editor working remotely from her home state of KY. With a focus on picture books, she’s always looking for fresh nonfiction as well as stories with big heart, offbeat humor, a slice-of-life feel, read-aloud appeal, bilingual texts, folklore/mythology/fantasy elements, and/or spooky vibes. Her past lives as a bookseller and children’s library assistant inform her love of books that open the imagination and speak directly to kids, especially readers who don’t often see themselves reflected. Sara enjoys binge-watching, guzzling coffee, playing rugby, and guzzling more coffee.