In recent years\, most children&rsquo\;s b ook publishers have been focused on acquiring narrative nonfiction\, espec ially picture book biographies. But that&rsquo\;s beginning to change. Age nts and editors are currently becoming increasingly interested in manuscri pts that branch out in new directions. In this engaging presentation\, awa rd-winning author Melissa Stewart describes the characteristics of the fiv e major nonfiction book categories being published today and explains how and where to pitch each type.
\nMelissa Stewart has written more tha n 200 science books for children\, garnering such awards as the Sibert Hon or\, AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books\, eighteen NSTA Out standing Science Trade Books for Students\, two Green Earth Book Awards\, and three ALA Notables. She co-wrote \;5 \;Kinds of Nonfiction: En riching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children&rsquo\;s Books\,&nbs p\;edited the anthology \;Nonfiction Writers Dig Deep: 50 Award-winnin g Authors Share the Secret of Engaging Writing\, and maintains the award-w inning blog \;Celebra te Nonfiction.
\nMelissa offers live and virtual school visit pr ograms as well as programs for educators that focus on nonfiction writing techniques\, using children&rsquo\;s books to address curriculum standards \, and creative ways to integrate science and language arts. Find out more at melissa-stewart.com. \;
\nTrue Lit is in collaboration with the Fayetteville Public Library\, Fayett eville Public Schools\, Fayetteville Public Education Foundation\, and Uni versity of Arkansas Program in Creative Writing and Translation.
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