Creating Picturebooks for Young Readers
A course by maria_ramos , Illustrator and Author of Children’s Books
Experiment with illustration and learn how to tell children's stories through images
Creating illustrated stories for children may lead you to some interesting situations like a birthday party for a blueberry, a tennis match with a peanut, or the adventures of a hairy egg. For María Ramos, an illustrator and author specialized in children's picturebooks, that's the beauty of her work. The aim of her stories is to make young readers laugh, have fun, and above all, reflect on what they read.
In this course, learn the process of creating a picturebook for children. Explore illustration and create a digital collage to tell a story that captivates young readers.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 20 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (82)
- 1,362 students
- 13 lessons (1h 25m)
- 20 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a 16-page storyboard for a children's picturebook and illustrate the cover and a two-page spread.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn how to engage with young readers through illustration.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary. Just a whole lot of imagination!
The only materials needed for this course are a computer with Photoshop and some basic stationery items like pencils and cardstock.
Reviews
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María Ramos is an illustrator who specializes in all types of children's literature from picturebooks to comics. Her work has been published by companies like Fulgencio Pimentel, Mamut Cómic, and Biscoto, and some of her books have been translated in other countries like Italy, China, and France.
She has also collaborated with clients such as Milan Press, Revista Kiwi, and Wrap Magazine. María Ramos loves the art of storytelling through drawings and aims to create books that are fun, exciting, and at the same time thought-provoking.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Picture album mechanism
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Techniques and materials
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The illustrated album
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Looking for the idea
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Looking for the footholds
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U3
Shaping step by step
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The structure
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Storyboard
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Collage with cardboard
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Preparing the textures
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Digital collage
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U4
Finishing the project
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Elements that also narrate
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Moving the project
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FP
Final project
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Creating Picturebooks for Young Readers
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to design characters, tell stories visually, use collage and texture techniques, plan storyboards, and layout children’s books, plus explore self-publishing and interactivity in picture books.
The course is intermediate level, perfect for those with basic illustration or visual storytelling skills who want to dive deeper into children’s picture books.
You’ll need paper, scissors, glue, pencils, inks, collage materials, access to a scanner, and some basic digital tools for editing and layout.
The course is divided into thematic modules covering character design, mixed media techniques, visual storytelling, storyboard creation, layout, and self-publishing strategies.
You’ll learn both analog and digital collage, creating textures with graphite and ink, visual composition, pop-up techniques, and ways to blend text and image in children’s books.
Yes, the course guides you step-by-step to develop and layout your own children’s picture book, from concept to final binding.
The course teaches how to integrate text and image seamlessly, exploring narrative structures, visual communication, and strategies to enhance the reading experience for kids.
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Love the techniques
El curso es bueno, interesante el proceso de trabajo de María.