Boise's Writer-in-Residence Don Zancanella leads a focused workshop on what children's literature can teach all writers. On June 27 at the Library at Bown Crossing, participants will study picture books and middle-grade novels to understand how authors achieve clarity, emotional punch, and economy of language—qualities that strengthen any kind of writing, whether fiction, poetry, or essays. The workshop zeroes in on practical techniques: how vivid details carry weight, how restraint can amplify meaning, how directness moves readers. No prior workshop experience needed. Whether you're drafting a novel, polishing poems, or just curious about craft, this two-hour session offers concrete ways to strengthen your own voice and reach your readers more effectively.
