The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books by Harold Underdown; Lynne Rominger; Jane Yolen
Provides advice on writing different types of children's books, working with publishers, the importance of illustrators, and building a career.

The Invisible Child: On Reading and Writing Books for Children by Katherine Paterson
With the same perception, wit, and generosity that characterize her fiction, a much-honored writer shares her ideas about writing for children, as well as her passion for reading, her spiritual faith, and her conviction that the imagination must be nourished.

How to Write & Illustrate Children's Books and Get Them Published! by Treld Pelkey Bicknell; Felicity Trotman
Some of the finest talents in children's publishing provide readers with the basics of constructing a story to approaching publishers.

The Invisible Child: On Reading and Writing Books for Children by Katherine Paterson
With the same perception, wit, and generosity that characterize her fiction, a much-honored writer shares her ideas about writing for children, as well as her passion for reading, her spiritual faith, and her conviction that the imagination must be nourished.

How to Write & Illustrate Children's Books and Get Them Published! by Treld Pelkey Bicknell; Felicity Trotman
Some of the finest talents in children's publishing provide readers with the basics of constructing a story to approaching publishers.

The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children by Nancy Lamb
Exercises, examples and checklists show writers how to capture and keep a young reader's attention by mastering key storytelling elements.

Children's Writer's Word Book by Alijandra Mogilner
This title's unique design ensures that writers speak to their audience with a vocabulary and style they both understand and find appealing. A fast-reference guide meant to be used along with a dictionary, thesaurus and yellow pad of paper, it will help fulfill the dream of becoming a published children's writer.

Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication: Two Perspectives by Berthe Amoss; Eric Suben
Learn about writing and publishing children's books from two professionals ... who are on opposite sides of the desk. An acclaimed author/illustrator shares creative tips and insights, to help you with ideas - recognize them when you see them; format - package your book for the "right" reader; theme - express what your story is really about; and illustration - make pictures tell the tale. A distinguished editor shows you the publisher's decision-making process from the inside out. Learn about submission - make your product irresistible to editors; revision - polish your story until it shines; acceptance - your "life after publication"; and rejection - persevere until publication. Presented in a lively, usable format, this book combines supportive advice with engaging true stories of publishing hits and misses, exercises, checklists, reading lists, and more.

The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children by Nancy Lamb
Exercises, examples and checklists show writers how to capture and keep a young reader's attention by mastering key storytelling elements.

Wings of an Artist: Children's Book Illustrators Talk about Their Art by Julie Cummins; Barbara Kiefer
More than 20 illustrators of children's books, including Leo and Diane Dillon, James Ransome, Robert Sabuda, Maira Kalman, and Maurice Sendak, talk about what drove them to become artists and what art means to them. of color illustrations.

Picture Writing by Anastasia Suen
Successful children's writing demands the ability to create vivid images with just a few words. This hands-on guide gives writers the tools they need to craft evocative characters, settings and plots fueled by the power of description.

The Children's Writer's Reference by Eric Suben; Berthe Amoss
What type of animals work best in picture books? What periods in history are most popular with kids? Which 'problem stories' are right for which ages? This guide gives children's writers all the answers they need to write and illustrate stories kids will love and publishers will buy. From pre-reader to young adult, children's writers of any age group and genre will find the special market information they need here.

Children Writer's and Illustrator's Market 2003 by Alice Pope (editor)
Everything Guide to Writing Children`s Books by Lesley Bolton
The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children by Nancy Lamb
How to Write & Illustrate Childrens Books and Get Them Published by Treld Pelkey Bicknell, Felicity Trotman (editors)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books by Harold D. Underdown and Lynne Rominger
Conversations with J.K. Rowling by J. K. Rowling, Lindsey Fraser
Creating Characters Kids Will Love by Elaine Marie Alphin
The Children's Writer's Reference by Eric Suben, Berthe Amoss
Winning Author's Tips on How to Write, Sell, and Promote Your Children's Books by Aaron Shepard
A Basic Guide to Writing, Selling, and Promoting Children's Books : Plus Information about Self-publishing by Betsy B. Lee
Way to Write for Children by Joan Aiken
Children's Writer's Word Book by Alijandra Mogilner
Writing for Young Adults by Sherry Garland
How to Write and Illustrate Children`s Books by Treld Pelkey and Felicity Trotman
Worlds of Childhood : The Art and Craft of Writing for Children by Maurice Sendak and William Zinsser
You Can Write Children's Books by Tracey E. Dils
Picture Writing: A New Approach to Writing for Kids and Teens by Anastasia Suen