Description
Announcing our August Mentor Text Book Club!
Every month we will dig into a middle grade or young adult novel together, focusing on a specific craft aspect.
August’s book is ONE OF US IS LYING by Karen McManus ✨
Author Nancy Tandon and Book Coach Christy Yaros will lead our discussions.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
You should read the book before the meeting.
We’ll explore the essential elements of problem and solution. We’ll work together to dissect and discuss how McManus reveals the clues to the solution in a logical way the reader can follow without giving away the ending too soon.
Other things to keep in mind: techniques for plotting an engaging story, developing compelling characters, building tension, crafting authentic dialogue, utilizing multiple perspectives, and weaving in meaningful themes. The mystery genre just provides a unique framework for showcasing these universal elements of strong writing.
Note: Jessica Brody just released Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel, and there is a beatsheet for One of Us is Lying. We can also discuss that.
Who is this for?
Anyone writing a novel for young readers, including chapter books, middle grade, and young adult who wants to learn how to use published novels to improve their craft.
Format
An online presentation on Zoom with hands-on exercises and a Q&A at the end.
Price
$25
This event is FREE for members of the Crafting KidLit Coaching Program.
If you’re not a member:
Includes access to the live workshop and the recording for 30 days.
About the Presenter
Photo by Darcy Johnson
Nancy Tandon is a former speech/language pathologist and author of two middle grade novels, The Way I Say It (Charlesbridge, 2022) and The Ghost of Spruce Point (Aladdin, 2022). Nancy lives in Connecticut with her family and is a fan of popcorn, reading, and literacy outreach programs of all kinds.
You can purchase Nancy’s books through her preferred local indie: River Bend Bookshop in Glastonbury, CT.
Website: NancyTandon.com
Instagram: @_nancytandon_
Twitter: @nancytandon
