Amy Hest
Children's Book Author, Walker & Dog Lover
New York University, School of Professional & Continuing Studies
New York, NY
Bank Street College
Writing Your First Children's Book
Your instructor is Amy Hest!
So you want to write a children's book! Here is a workshop to help you get started, once and for all. In this friendly, supportive environment, class discussions will focus on all aspects of good story telling and good writing, including tone of voice, clear dialogue, characters who feel real, and beautiful language. You will return to your classes with a better understanding of the writing process so that you, in turn, can help each student to find pleasure in crafting a piece of writing in his or her voice.
School Visits
I especially LOVE school visits, where I can connect with young readers and their teachers, discuss my life as a writer, and show (with many examples) how we are ALL writers. I also enjoy bookstore events and all occasions where I can meet readers and writers of all ages.
For school visits please send me a note directly .
Author Events
To interview Amy or schedule an author event or appearance, please contact Wunderkind PR
Press & Praise for Amy
From the New York Times:
Children in a World Gone Mad:
5 Kids’ Books Set During
World War II
