What makes a "good" children's book? And how might one begin to navigate the landscape of envisioning, crafting, and publishing Orthodox children's literature? In this 90-minute workshop, Brandi Willis Schreiber, published children's book author with Ancient Faith Kids, and Amber Schley Iragui, Art Director for Ancient Faith Kids, will share their experiences, best practices, and suggestions for writing, publishing, and illustrating in the Orthodox children's market.
About our Speakers
Brandi Willis Schreiber holds an M.A. and B.A. in English Literature and creative writing from Texas Tech University and is the author of A Long Walk with Mary: A Personal Search for the Mother of God (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2021) and a contributor to Behold a Great Light: A Daily Devotional for the Nativity Fast Through Theophany (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2023). Her first children's book is forthcoming from Ancient Faith Kids in August 2026. Learn more about her at www.brandiwillisschreiber.com
Amber Schley Iragui holds a BA in Theology and English Literature from the University of Portland. She has a career as an art director with a transformative impact on Orthodox publishing, most notably St. Vladimir's Seminary Press and Ancient Faith Kids. She was also a co-founder of The Wooden Button, a Waldorf-inspired preschool located in Manhattan. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her family and has a children's book soon to be released through Ancient Faith Kids.
Writers at every stage are welcome. We hope you will join us! (Orthodox women only, please).
When: Sunday, October 4th | 7PM Eastern
Cost: Sliding Scale from $35-45 - if you are able, please consider subisidizing the cost for someone else in need!
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