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Writing the Children's Book You Hold in Your Heart: a short course with Becky Birtha
Established
1930
Program Description
Is there a children's book or story you've longed to write, perhaps begun, or maybe just carried in your heart for years? We'll explore the stewardship of our own stories with a window into the world of writing and publishing for children.
Programs/Year
1
Program Length
5 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio
1:12
Program Focus
Children's
Faculty
Becky Birtha is the award-winning author of widely anthologized prose for adults and two children's books, Lucky Beans and Grandmama's Pride. With a BS in Children's Studies and MFA in Creative Writing, she has taught at Bryn Mawr and Haveford Colleges.
Costs
Private room $755, Shared room $630, Commute $460
U.S. Locations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Months
August
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Contact
Lina Blount
Communications and Outreach Coordinator
Pendle Hill
338 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, Pennsylvania 19086
United States
Phone: 610-566-4507 ext. 122
E-Mail:
Communications and Outreach Coordinator
Pendle Hill
338 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, Pennsylvania 19086
United States
Phone: 610-566-4507 ext. 122
E-Mail:
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