In Opening the Gate to New Worlds

Once upon a time, we were all young readers. We were new to books, and each book we saw filled us with delight. Through books, we learned about places and people far away in space and time. We went on adventures through our imagination and found ourselves inspired, entertained, and educated every time we turned the page.

Do you often think of your favorite childhood book? Do you wish you could write a book for the children in your life? Have you ever wished you could tell a story to younger generations?

In Opening the Gate to New Worlds: How to Write a Book Children Will Treasure, author Lauren Bingham examines what makes a good children's book-and how you can put this knowledge to work by writing your own book for young readers.

This is not exactly a technical guide. Instead, each page provides readers with ideas and exercises to help you:

Consider who you are building your book for, from choosing the right age group and audience for your bookUnderstand how a children's book differs from an adult reader's bookDetermine how you will interact with your young readersFind your voice as a children's author, andFeel confident even though this project might be more challenging than you imagined

From vocabulary and detail to presenting topics in a way that connects with new readers on a level they can understand, Ms. Bingham examines the aspects of writing for children that require special consideration. Starting with some of the earliest stages of writing a children's book, topic, structure, and choosing your preferred age group to write for, Ms. Bingham gently and kindly leads aspiring children's authors through some of the most important parts of writing a book that children will love.

How can this book help the new writer get started? Ms. Bingham gets would-be authors on the right track with:

Helpful exercises that can help you get on the "write" trackRelatable examples to demonstrate the concepts discussedExamples, excerpts, and analysis so readers can see what works best for their style and audience