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June 23, 2022: How Words & Pictures Rely on Each Other, & Other Picture Book Writing Tips

May 26, 2022 By Jeremy Madsen

June 23: How Words & Pictures Rely on Each Other, & Other Picture Book Writing Tips

A discussion with author/illustrator Brooke Malia Mann

Brooke Malia Mann, author & illustrator of Miracles of Jesus and Teachings of Jesus, published by Deseret Book, will reveal her process of creating a book she both writes and illustrates—sharing how to begin, how to submit and work with a publisher, and what she feels are the key points of a successful children’s picture book. You won’t want to miss this discussion!

Bio: Brooke Malia Mann graduated from Brigham Young University with a BFA in illustration and a minor in English. She is a proud stay-at-home mom who works on her art on the side. Since she was a little girl making stapled-together picture books, Brooke has been involved in art. Her art has been influenced by her Japanese heritage, childhood in California, and young adult years living in Utah. Brooke Currently lives in Wyoming with her family of boys.

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