Name: From Idea to Picture Book Outline & Beyond
Start: 2026-08-14T15:00:00-0600
End: 2026-08-14T16:15:00-0600

A Festival for Writers, Readers, and Fans

From Idea to Picture Book Outline & Beyond

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm MDT

Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 4

Do you have an idea for a picture book, or a partially written manuscript, but aren’t sure what to do next? This interactive session will help participants create a story outline and the important components required for a rough draft. We will use a flexible structure template that can be adapted to individual manuscripts. Participants will learn basic guidelines and expectations for writing picture books. Links will be provided for our go to kidlit resources and information on the next steps to take.

Format:

Examples and explanation
Answer template question
Share
Repeat

Presenters

Dianne Koebel-Pede

Author

Dianne Koebel-Pede is an author/educator and former kidlit book reviewer for The Edmonton Journal. She is on the CANSCAIP Board of Directors (Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators, and Performers) and hosts their online writing retreats. In 2024, she participated... Read More →

Paola Santos

Author

Paola Santos is the author of HOW TO EAT A MANGO, CÓMO SE COME UN MANGO, and the forthcoming picture book A HOUSE IN MY BARRIO (Henry Holt / Macmillan), Fall 2026. Her books have received starred reviews from School Library Journal, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and BookPage, and have been listed as Bank Street of Education Best Children’s Books of 2025 (Engl... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm MDT
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 4 700 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6, Canada

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Dianne Koebel-Pede

Paola Santos

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When Words Collide 2026

Dianne Koebel-Pede

Paola Santos

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