Workshop and Brunch: How to Write and Illustrate Children’s Books

Handmade book, Grandma Party, Orlando, FloridaThe "How to Write and Illustrate Children’s Books" workshop and brunch is 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat., July 24, Garden Gate Tea Room, 142 East 4th Ave., Mount Dora. "Learn to write and illustrate the children’s book you’ve always dreamed of publishing. Writer’s coach/children’s book author Diana Scimone and children’s book illustrator/author Valerie Kosky will teach you practical steps and techniques to help you find the book inside you and put it on paper. For budding and experienced writers and illustrators of children’s fiction and non-fiction." Portion of registration fee goes to The Born2Fly Project to stop child trafficking. $56 advance; $66 at door; includes brunch. 407-333-3030 (writers), 407-321-9100 (illustrators). Register at www.HowToWriteABook.biz, or mail check payable to Peapod Publishing, Inc., PO Box 951599, Lake Mary, FL 32795.