Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids

Tips on Illustrating for children with NY Times Best-Selling illustrator Holly Hatam - Episode 22

Journey to KidLit - How to Write & Publish Books for Kids

Show Notes

Are you hoping to one day illustrate a children's book? Or wondering what it takes to create illustrations in books? My guest today will be sure to answer your questions.

Holly Hatam has been illustrating for kids since 2013 and is the NY Times best-selling illustrator of books like Dear Girl. It was so great to chat about her process and tips on illustrating for kids. Listen to the full episode here.

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Get Started Writing Your Own Children's Book! Learn how at journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-writers-starter-kit.

Music from filmmusic.io "Happy Alley" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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