Overview

A Two-Part Mini Online Course

Today’s readers are desperate to learn the true and complex history of the world that they inhabit, and novels in verse provide a powerful vehicle to explore difficult periods of history.  Join verse novelists Nadine Pinede and Kip Wilson to discover strategies for weaving history into the structure of a novel in verse to inspire readers with the type of contextual understanding, relevant learning, and sense of hope that only poetry can provide.

This program is a great fit if you’re looking for a short course of two, 75-minute sessions offering limited interaction with the community, but loads of information.

• Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (1pm – 2:15pm Eastern)
• Thursday, February 20, 2025 (1pm – 2:15pm Eastern)
• Webinar-style program with closed captioning available and limited interaction in the chat
• Recordings available until March 31, 2025

Feedback Expected

• There will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.
• Nadine and Kip will try to answer as many questions as possible during the Q & A portion of the program.

It’s a Great Fit If…

• You are writing a historical novel in verse, and want to learn more.
• You have an idea for a historical novel, and wish to explore structures and forms to tell the story.
• You are building your understanding of the form and opportunities of verse novels. While examples will be from and for historical novels in verse, the details shared are applicable to many novels in verse.
• You’re looking for something short, sweet, and smart! This is not a full workshop; these are short sessions meant to engage and build an understanding of historical novels in verse.

Tentative Agenda

At registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each day of the course.

IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE:

If you are unable to attend either session for any reason, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through March 31, 2025.

Please note that if you register for the course after the start of the first session, you will not receive recordings immediately.  You’ll receive both recordings after the close of the last session, usually within 24 hours.

All Times are Eastern Time.

How It Impacts Kids

Today’s readers are desperate to learn more about the true and complex history of the world that they inhabit and novels in verse are one of the ways that they gain this history. This short course will offer you an overview to bringing history to novels in verse for your readers.

Testimonials from Our Community

“The time moved fast and the workshop was very well-organized to use that time meaningfully. I appreciated the writing exercises and Q&A time.”

“I’m promoting the Highlights Foundation to my creative community as the workshops are excellent and fairly priced. At present I do not write for children, but what I’m learning is applicable to all levels of poetry or prose writing.”