Eureka Escrita – How to write Children’s and Youth Literature?

Eureca Escrita – How to write Children’s and Young People’s Literature?

The Eureca Escrita – Como escrever Literatura Infantil de Juvenil course by Trinta-por-uma-linha develops skills and knowledge that enable participants to write short stories or narratives for children and young people that reflect the plurality of society, through the diverse representation of characters, cultures and experiences, with engaging plots, memorable, inspiring characters and authentic dialogues that attract and hold the attention of young audiences; texts that deal with themes pertinent to the universe of children and young people, practicing the appropriate use of accessible language and vocabulary adapted to different ages, remaining faithful to narrative fluidity and stimulating interest in reading; texts in line with the characteristics, interests and development levels of the different age groups of children and young people.

In a nutshell, this course answers the question: what do I need to know and do to write children’s literature?

COURSE DETAILS

Program

1. What is Children’s and Young People’s Literature?
2. Characterization of the ideal reader of LIJ
3. Text types
4. The basics of children’s writing
5. Specific elements of the narrative
6. Specific techniques
7. Revise and improve your writing
8. The illustration

Objectives

At the end of the training, trainees should be able to:

• Identify the distinct characteristics of different age groups
• Create captivating and well-developed characters
• Developing engaging plots
• Apply dialog and narrative techniques
• Adapting language and writing style
• Explore relevant themes
• Promoting diversity and inclusion

Recipients

The following are recipients of the Eureka Escrita – How to write Children’s and Young People’s Literature course from Trinta-por-uma-linha

• Beginning Writers
• Publishing professionals
• Illustrators and Designers
• Parents and Caregivers
• Psychology and Early Childhood Education professionals

Requirements

Candidates for the Eureca Escrita – Como escrever Literatura Infantil de Juvenil course at Trinta-por-uma-linha must meet the following requirements on entry:

• Complete basic education;
• Basic knowledge of Children’s Literature;
• Basic computer skills: basics of internet browsing, downloading files, using text programs, e-mail and other resources.

It is also very important that trainees have an interest and passion for writing, as well as time available for study and writing.

Methodology

The Eureka Escrita – Como escrever Literatura Infantil de Juvenil course by Trinta-por-uma-linha is taught in e-learning mode, consisting solely of asynchronous sessions, in which the study is managed by the learner.

Certification

Successful completion of the Eureca Escrita – Como escrever Literatura Infantil de Juvenil course by Trinta-por-uma-linha awards a certificate issued by the Ministry of Education’s Information and Training Offer Management System (Sistema de Informação e Gestão da Oferta Formativa – SIGO) (Ministerial Order no. 474/2010, of July 8), within the legal framework of the National Qualifications System (Decree-Law no. 396/2007).

The recognition of professional qualifications obtained in the European Union and the European Economic Area complies with the legal framework approved by Law no. 9/2009, of March 4, amended by Laws no. 41/2012, of August 28, no. 25/2014, of May 2 and no. 26/2017, of May 30 and, more recently, by Law no. 31/2021, of May 24, which transposed into Portuguese law Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of September 7, 2005, on the recognition of professional qualifications, as amended by Directive 2013/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of November 20.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Trainees interested in taking part in the course can complete the registration form:

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Trainers

Trinta-por-uma-linha is certified by DGERT in the areas of 144 – Basic education teacher training (1st and 2nd cycles), 223 – Mother tongue and literature (creative writing) and 342 – Marketing and advertising.

All its trainers are certified with the CCP – Certificate of Pedagogical Competence – by the Institute for Employment and Vocational Training.