Storyboarding Your Picture Book: From Manuscript to Mock-up (Summer)
You’ve written the story — now how does it become a book? This engaging class walks you step-by-step through the storyboarding process for children’s picture books. We’ll cover ideal word counts, page planning, pacing through page turns, and how to think visually about illustration opportunities. You’ll also practice creating a simple booklet to see your story come to life. Great for aspiring and emerging picture book authors.
Laura Joswiak
Laura is a Minnesota native who grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. She is the author and self-publisher of two children’s picture books, A Rainbow of Orange and A Rainbow of Green, and is currently working on her third book.
She has a professional background in technology and extensive self-directed study in writing and publishing, allowing her to bring both creativity and structure to her teaching. She has firsthand experience navigating manuscript development, copyright, ISBN registration, printing, and distribution, giving her practical insight into the full journey from idea to finished book.
Through her community education courses, Laura equips aspiring authors with practical tools, realistic expectations, and clear next steps so they can confidently move from idea to publication.
AE-13021-Su26-NE
Instructors:
- Laura Joswiak
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 25th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Northeast Middle School |
