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So You Want to Create a Children’s Book? Find Out How With Local Artist and Author, Lisa Thorén

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on May 6, 2025 @ 7:00pm.

Event Details

Find out what it takes to publish a children's book from local artist and author, Lisa Thorén! Lisa, whose new heartwarming children's book, The Love of a Dog, co-written with her daughter Lindsay, was recently published with rave reviews. 

Lisa will explain book publishing basics, from outlining a short story, making a book "dummy," to producing a storyboard on a "grid." Lisa will offer resources on finding a suitable publisher or how to go the "self-publishing" route.

About the Presenter

Lisa Thorén is a local award-winning artist and author and has served on the board of the Darien Arts Center for 10 years, serving as president for three of them. Lisa teaches both adults and children at Rowayton Arts Center and The Mather Homestead, and her work is on display at these locations, as well as at the Darien Nature Center and Darien Community Association. A Silvermine Guild member, both Lisa and her daughter, Lindsay, grew up in Darien.

The Love of a Dog will be for sale at the event.

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