Hal-Con 2015

"Are you a knowledge junkie? The person your friends trust to explain things clearly, and make them fun? Nonfiction publishers dramatically outnumber fiction publishers, and they are hungry for unique, kid-friendly content – especially when the subject is science!

In this session, award-winning author L. E. Carmichael introduces you to the wide –and wild! – world of writing about science for kids and teens. Learn where to get the fresh ideas, and information, that editors are looking for. Discover age categories in children's writing, and learn to target your topics for any group. Explore the three major streams of science publishing, and find your perfect fit. Bring your notebook – and your questions!"