# Ep 4 Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations with Stephanie Gibeault on Nonfiction Proposals

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Podcast: [Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nonfiction-kidlit-craft-conversations-7100428)
Published: 2024-12-06T08:00:06+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.kirstenwlarson.com/e/ep-4-nonfiction-kidlit-craft-conversations-with-stephanie-gibeault-on-nonfiction-proposals/
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Duration seconds: 1764

## Resource

What does it take to craft a compelling children's nonfiction book proposal?Today I talk to Stephanie Gibeault, author of MAKING SENSE OF DOG SENSES, to learn more about book proposals.Show notes:Classes and resources mentioned: • Jane Friedman’s book proposal post (which also includes a proposal template): https://janefriedman.com/start-here-how-to-write-a-book-proposal/ • Highlights Foundation: https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/ • MG Expository Pitches Post (including Stephanie's pitches): https://kirstenwlarson.com/2024/09/20/winning-expository-book-pitches-examples-and-analysis/ • Stephanie's website: https://stephaniegibeault.com/ • Her X profile is @GibeaultWrites: https://x.com/GibeaultWrites • Her Instagram profile is @stephanie_gibeault: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_gibeault/ To get the full transcript of this podcast, sign up for Kirsten's newsletter. It will be included with my next monthly mailing. Sign up here: https://kirsten-w-larson.kit.com/8ca48d284c Want to shape the conversation? Join my Reimagine Insiders paid community for an opportunity to ask future guests your questions. https://writers.kirstenwlarson.com/b/insiders

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