IMAGINING WORLDS: A Picture Book Workshop with Jeannie Baker

Unlock the secrets of creating captivating children’s picture books with award-winning artist and author Jeannie Baker. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a picture book that captivates both young readers and publishers. Whether you’re dreaming of crafting your first picture book or refining an existing idea, this workshop will provide you with the tools and inspiration to bring your story to life. 

Date: Friday 18 October 2024 

Time: 9.30am-12.30pm 

Location: Make Space, Level 1, Yarrila Place 

Fee: $30, bookings essential. 

Workshop Format: This immersive three-hour session is designed to guide you through the entire picture book creation process. The workshop begins with an analysis of popular picture books, highlighting key elements that make them stand out. Participants will then dive into the practical aspects of book design, including layout, typography, and visual storytelling. 

You’ll receive hands-on guidance on preparing a manuscript for publishers, from crafting a compelling query letter to understanding contracts and royalties. The session includes interactive group discussions where participants can brainstorm and refine their ideas with Jeannie Baker and fellow attendees. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a clear plan to take your picture book from concept to market-ready. 

Jeannie Baker  

Jeannie Baker is an English-born, Australian children’s picture book author and artist, known for her collage illustrations and interest in the natural environment. Her books have won many awards. Among them are ’Where the Forest Meets the Sea’, which is a Boston Globe-Horn Honour Book, a recipient of an International Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour Award, and a recipient of the Friends of the Earth Award in Great Britain. ‘Window’ was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in Great Britain and both ‘Window’ and ‘Mirror’ won the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Picture Book of the Year Award.