Loading...

Course Description

Creating a good picture book requires the storytelling ability of a novelist and the attention to language of a poet. In this second-level course, you'll learn from an award-winning author, share your work with other participants, and emerge with drafts of two or three picture book manuscripts. Many great picture book examples will be used. You will write in both traditional and original forms, learn how to avoid common mistakes, and develop a deeper understanding of how words and pictures can combine into a perfect whole. Revising and editing as well as submitting your work to publishers will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and create compelling stories that appeal to child readers.
  • Know how to tell an engaging story in a few words.
  • Understand the balance between words and pictures.
  • Emerge with the polished draft of your own picture book.
  • Structure a text to publishers' standards.

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

Loading...

Enroll Now - Select a section to enroll in

Language of Delivery
English
Type
In-Class
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 01, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Campus
  • St. George Campus
Delivery Options
IN-CLASS  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors

Section Notes

This in-class course uses Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) to post course materials.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

For technical requirements, please go here.

Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2026 to Dec 03, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors

Section Notes

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

  • This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.
  • Webinars will be held on Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:00pm ET.

For technical requirements, please go here.

Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Feb 18, 2027 to Apr 08, 2027
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $699.00 Click here to get more information

Section Notes

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

  • This course has a webinar component.
  • Webinars will be held on Thursdays, 6:30PM - 9:00PM (ET).

For technical requirements, please go here.

Required fields are indicated by .