In Opening the Gate to New Worlds

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>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.</span></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><em>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?</em></strong></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>In Opening the Gate to New Worlds: How to Write a Book Children Will Treasure</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> author Lauren Bingham examines </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><em>what makes a good children's book-and how you can put this knowledge to work by writing your own book for young readers.</em></strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This is not exactly a technical guide. Instead each page provides readers with ideas and exercises </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>to help you:</strong></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Consider who you are building your book for from choosing the right age group and audience for your book</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Understand how a children's book differs from an adult reader's book</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Determine how you will interact with your young readers</span></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Find your voice as a children's author and</strong></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Feel confident even though this project might be more challenging than you imagined</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>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.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><em>How can this book help the new writer get started? Ms. Bingham gets would-be authors on the right track with:</em></strong></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Helpful exercises that can help you get on the write track</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Relatable examples to demonstrate the concepts discussed</span></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Examples excerpts and analysis so readers can see what works best for their style and audience</strong></li></ul><p></p>