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LIVE: The Forgotten Years: The How-Tos of Writing Chapter Books for 6-8 Year Olds

LIVE: The Forgotten Years: The How-Tos of Writing Chapter Books for 6-8 Year Olds

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Wheeler1992
Wheeler1992
5 days ago

I’ve noticed with chapter books, or at least the ones I read, there are more books with more girl main characters than boys. When I see a boy main character for that age group, it’s usually in a graphic novel form. Is that a trend now?

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JENGarrett
JENGarrett
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5 days ago

Galaxy Zack, Captain Awesome, and Geronimo Stilton are great chapter books you can use as mentor texts

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Cwyszynski
Cwyszynski
5 days ago

I understand that most chapter book series are initiated in-house/by the publishers. Do you think that situation is changing and welcoming more author/agent initiated projects?

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SarahMS
SarahMS
5 days ago

Are chapter books under as stringent rules as picture books? What are they if so?

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Krromo
Krromo
5 days ago

How do you plan or plot an individual chapter book, and how do you plan for a series?

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Wheeler1992
Wheeler1992
5 days ago

what in your opinion is more important, a spunky character or a killer plot?

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Cwyszynski
Cwyszynski
5 days ago

Boy series to check out: Planet Omar, Desmond Cole, Freddy Ramos, Magnificent Makers, Jaden Touissant, Melvin Beederman

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onenycitygirl
onenycitygirl
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5 days ago

Thank you.

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shawklyn
shawklyn
5 days ago

Are the plots all positive and spunky or do some go to a slightly darker side, like worry and fears?

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onenycitygirl
onenycitygirl
5 days ago

Any advice for a first time writer who wants to write chapter book stories on real life issues, not monsters or magical themes? I hope to Focus on teaching kids to connect with their community and issue awareness in their community?

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DianaZ
DianaZ
5 days ago

Hi Vicky…your book Invent a Pet is 32 pages. What differentiates this from a picture book?
If you are a newbie writer, is it best to start off in PB then transition to CB?

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JENGarrett
JENGarrett
5 days ago

How many books do your overarching stories span in each of your series? Obviously each book has a standalone, story, but for the series, how many books for the “long haul” stories?
(I can clarify if this question isn’t making sense)

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JENGarrett
JENGarrett
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5 days ago

Yay, I guessed right! And I love the follow up questions that are clarifying my question.
Thanks, you all are amazing!

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Connie Nice
Connie Nice
5 days ago

Is there a resource to know about words / vocabulary for each grade level?

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JENGarrett
JENGarrett
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5 days ago

Children’s Writer’s Word Book by Alijandra Mogilner and Tayopa Mogilner is my word bible. It was published in 2006, but I can still guess at the book level of published titles based on this book. Also, for research on current books check out ARBookFind.com.
One website for plug and check Analyzer | Lexile & Quantile Hub

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jenavarre
jenavarre
5 days ago

Most agents list that they accept picture books and/or middle grade but not chapter books. Can you submit to agents who work with both picture book and middle grade authors since chapter books fall in between the two?

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Kathy
Kathy
5 days ago

Anna, Can you discuss your Scholastic sale ( my goal!)? Did you have an agent and/or editor? Was it pitched to many publishers? Bidding war? Thank you.

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Connie Nice
Connie Nice
5 days ago

Is there a presumed age of the characters in the book that fits best for this genre? Writing for age 6 – 8 / characters would be 6-8 years old?

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Charlene77
Charlene77
5 days ago

Thank you for sharing the series binder Debbie! That was excellent.

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Connie Nice
Connie Nice
5 days ago

Are you doing your own illustrations – or does the published provide.

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Connie Nice
Connie Nice
5 days ago

Jess, in your book with the Titanic, is there a non-fiction statement to the storyline. I have a series I’ve been working on…with “real” components told in a fiction style. Is this a good format in today’s market??

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Cwyszynski
Cwyszynski
5 days ago

Zoey & Sassafras is able to combine both magical AND environmental issues

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Kathie
Kathie
5 days ago

When you’re writing a series with recurring characters, what advice do you have for how much backstory to include in each book for those who may have not read the previous books?

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tangentpoints
tangentpoints
5 days ago

What are your thoughts on a chapter book series that connects to a Middle Grade world/series? If the fantasy world was targeted towards MG but the MCs have younger siblings, can you spin off a series for those characters?

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Krromo
Krromo
5 days ago

Lexile.com

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jenavarre
jenavarre
5 days ago

app.readable.com

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Wheeler1992
Wheeler1992
5 days ago

if aiming a chapter book for boys, is gross out humor a no-no. I know kids love the Captain Underpants books, but I hear teachers, librarians, and parents are not too keen on them. Do editors feel the same way.

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Connie Nice
Connie Nice
5 days ago

Thank you for answering my questions. This session has been very helpful!

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Pamela Jansury
Pamela Jansury
5 days ago

Thank you all for the great information. Looking forward to Debbie’s session on Breaking into Chapter Books!

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