If you've been trying to figure out how to approach a topic, but are overwhelmed on how to start, then this lecture is for you!

What makes a topic taboo?

What makes a children's book an activism book?

And how can I make my kidlit art and writing center around complicated topics?

In this 30-minute lecture, critically acclaimed author and illustrator Lily Williams walks you through what it means to make activist work for kids. Lily's award-winning work for kids has covered controversial topics like the trophic cascade, endangered species, habitat loss, climate change, menstruation, mental illness, and LGBTQIA+ issues. Through her children's books, graphic novels, and short films, Lily hasn't shied away from complicated topics that adults find difficult to handle.

When we want to write or make art about big topics, it can feel overwhelming to find an entry point into the information. This lecture will make you feel more at ease approaching complex topics and empowered to use your voice to make a change.

In the famous words of Madeleine L'Engle, "... if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children."

Signing up for this lecture gives you:

• One 30-minute lecture
• Two downloadable writing prompts for picture books and middle-grade/young-adult
• One downloadable voices-based worksheet