Picture Book Summit Podcast

107 - What Julie Learned About Voice at Picture Book Summit

July 21, 2026·16 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In today's podcast, Julie Hedlund gives us an in-depth look at writing a picture book biography and how Lesa Cline-Ransome's presentation, Speak Their Truth: Conveying the Voice of Picture Book Biography Subjects, helped her move her manuscript from not-quite-there to acquired and published.  Books Mentioned in this episode:  Song After Song: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews by Julie Hedlund and Ilaria Urbinati Resources mentioned in this episode:  Speak Their Truth Presentation by Lesa Cline-Ransome - Use code PODCAST for 30% off!  What will we learn at this year's Picture Book Summit? Come find out! Join us for a one-of-a-kind, online writing conference designed for picture book writers and illustrators!  Save $100 with Early Bird Registration through 8/27/26. Grab your ticket today!

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