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On the Web
- Children's Literature Web - Information on the history of children's literature, writing and illustrating books for children.
- Bethany Roberts' Writing for Children Workshop - Inspirational and instructional writing tips, articles, FAQs, quotes, resources, recommended books, and a directory of children's book authors and illustrators.
- Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers' Submission Guidelines - Focus on manuscript submissions with direct links to hundreds of children's publishers' submission guidelines, how-to information about writing for children, and how authors can get their books published.
- The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - Professional organization dedicated to serving the people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children's literature. News, events, articles and publications, award and grant information, links to regional chapters, and a members' area.
- Canadian Children's Book Centre - A national, non-profit organization to promote and encourage the reading, writing and illustrating of Canadian children's books by supporting the Canadian children's publishing industry.
- ACS Writing and Journalism Dept. - Internationally (IARC) accredited certificates and diplomas Journalism and photojournalism. Short courses in writing, communications, creative writing, and childrens writing.
- The Institute of Children's Literature - Childrens writing course available.
- Write 4 Kids - Tips, message boards and motivational techniques for writing children's books.
- Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers - A national, professional group for people in the field of children's culture. Supports and promotes children's literature through newsletters, workshops, meetings and other information programs.
- Children's Book Council - A non-profit trade association of children's book publishers and producers of related materials pertaining to children's books and literature.
Wikipedia Articles
- Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) (founded 1971) is an international organization based in Los Angeles, California representing professionals in the field of children's literature. It is the world's largest children's writing organization and the only international organization for people who write, illustrate, or have a professional interest in children’s literature.
- Institute of Children's Literature - The Institute of Children's Literature is an institute founded in 1969 that offers a course entitled "Writing for Children and Teenagers". Completing the course is worth six college credits, which can be obtained from Charter Oak State College.
- Interactive writing - Interactive writing is a method used in literacy teaching, especially for young children, whereby the students have the opportunity to practise their reading and writing skills in a safe and creative environment.
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), developed by David Wechsler, is an intelligence test for children between the ages of 6 and 16 inclusive that can be completed without reading or writing. The WISC generates an IQ score.
- Four Square Writing Method - The Four Square Writing Method is a framework for teaching essay writing to children in school. A number of books about this method were published by Judith Gould.