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3711. Creative Writing for Child and Young Adult Readers
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: ENGL 1007 or 1010 or 1011 or 2011; open to juniors or higher; instructor consent required. Recommended preparation: ENGL 2701.
Grading Basis: Graded
Creative writing for an audience of children and young adults.
Last Refreshed: 19-APR-24 05.20.07.775487 AM
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| Term | Campus | Instruction Mode | Instructor | Section | Session | Schedule | Location | Enrollment | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1248 8009 1 001 | Fall 2024 | Storrs | In Person | Duarte Armendariz, Luisana | 001 | Reg | MoWe 3:35pm‑4:50pm |
GENT 140 | 8/15 | Madeline L’Engle wrote: “You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” Throughout this class we will explore the meaning of this quote by reading and writing everything from picture books to middle grade and young adult novels. We’ll work on building a portfolio week by week, so commitment to being present in body and mind is crucial to create a community of writers you’ll can take with you when the semester ends. To the extent possible, you will also test out at least one draft of each project with corresponding preschool or high school readers. We’ll look closely at the work of picture book stars like: Oge Mora, Christian Robinson, & Oliver Jeffers (among others) and we’ll take a visit to the Dodd to see their work up close. We’ll also look at contemporary YA novelists—TBD! At the end of the semester, you will have drafts of 3 works for picture books and a substantial draft of a YA or MG novel. Instructor permission required. Email a writing sample to luisana.duarte_armendariz@uconn.edu |