Course
Writing for Children
Every word matters when you write for young readers. On every page, you need to spark their imagination and keep their curiosity alive.
Writing for Children helps you bring imaginative ideas to life and connect with younger audiences. You’ll explore how characters, voice, and theme combine to create stories that stick with readers long after the final page. Through regular writing, feedback, and discussion, you’ll experiment with formats like board books, picture books, and chapter books and finish with a polished piece that captures the wonder of children.
Writing for Children helps you bring imaginative ideas to life and connect with younger audiences. You’ll explore how characters, voice, and theme combine to create stories that stick with readers long after the final page. Through regular writing, feedback, and discussion, you’ll experiment with formats like board books, picture books, and chapter books and finish with a polished piece that captures the wonder of children.
There are no upcoming dates at this time.
Your takeaways
• Develop storytelling skills for children of all ages and reading levels• Explore the creative and design process behind children’s books
• Recognize the range and diversity of content in children’s publishing
• Create a complete children’s book
• Identify best practices for navigating the children’s publishing industry
• Become comfortable sharing and writing in a group setting
Our approach
Through interactive workshops and expert guidance, you’ll experiment with voice, structure, and imagination for young readers. This playful, hands-on approach encourages curiosity and refinement so you can bring stories to life with authenticity and joy.Who benefits the most?
• Writers interested in creating stories for children of any age• Writers curious about the craft and structure of children’s literature
• Educators or storytellers who want to share ideas with younger audiences
• Parents, grandparents, or relatives wanting to write stories for the children in their lives
• Writers eager to join a supportive and productive writing community
CCE Loyalty Discount
Students will receive a 10% discount on their CCE course or workshop tuition fees if they meet any of the following criteria:
- They previously completed a CCE, undergraduate or graduate course at Concordia University.
- They completed a language proficiency test at CCE.
- They completed a CCE Professional Development Seminar/Workshop.
This discount is based on the information maintained in the Concordia University student information system.
NOTE: The discount does not apply to application fees for admission to a CCE program, language proficiency test enrollment, or AI for Decision-Makers in Advanced Manufacturing.
