Nonfiction matters! Publishers crave it. Teachers and librarians need it. Nonfiction connects our children to the world. Stories about real people, real places, science and the physical world are more important now than ever.
Whether you’re writing biography, history, nature, or STEAM/STEM-themed books, we’ve got courses to help you do it.
Maybe you’ve had an idea for a true story and want to learn how to write it. Maybe you’re looking for a place to find community and learn what the industry is looking for in nonfiction books.
No matter where you are on your journey, we’re glad you’re here. We can give you the skills you need to create the very best nonfiction for kids and teens.
A Crash Course in Children's Book Publishing
This course covers all aspects of children’s book publishing, from genres and types of books to working with a publisher (and everything in between). Material will be covered via live Zoom sessions and pre-recorded content.
You’ll also have access to weekly live office hours with faculty, and a 1:1 consultation after the course.
Inspiring Children Through Story
Nonfiction Resources
Setting a Scene with a STEM book
by Jennifer Swanson
Making Science Fun (or Funny!)
by Miranda Paul
10 Things to Consider When Writing a Picture Book Biography
by Donna Janell Bowman
Story is the Boss
An #HFGather with Sarah Aronson and Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Get it Right with Research
by Don Tate
Writing STEM With a Twist
by Vicky Fang
5 Tips for Researching Photos for Your Nonfiction Book
3 Questions With Heidi EY Stemple and Andrea Page about Writing Nonfiction for Children
My Path to Nonfiction (AKA, When What You Think You Want to Write and What You’re Good at Writing are Not the Same Thing)
(When) Do I Need Permission to Write About Real People and Events?
Nonfiction Workshops
Free #HFGather: 2025 Scholarship Celebration and Information Session
Starts: January 15, 2025
Summer Camp in Writing: Create and Dream!
Starts: July 13, 2025
