
Arts & Humanities
Children's Book Writing & Illustration
Create your best work while learning from industry professionals in our accredited children's book illustration and writing programs.
Expand the imagination of children
To be a successful children's book author or illustrator, a solid foundation in a variety of skills is essential.
Learn how to captivate children’s minds, hold their attention and enrich their reading experience in our comprehensive program.
Enroll online or call Student Services at (858) 534-3400.
Questions about our classes or certificates? Contact our department at ahl@ucsd.edu.
Learn how to captivate children’s minds, hold their attention and enrich their reading experience in our comprehensive program.
Enroll online or call Student Services at (858) 534-3400.
Questions about our classes or certificates? Contact our department at ahl@ucsd.edu.
Children's Book Writing & Illustration Programs & Certificates
Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid

Children’s Book Illustration
Learn how to translate text into imagery that children can process and enjoy while also sharing accurate information.
- Duration
- 12 -18 Months
- Cost
- $2,500-$2,795

Children’s Book Writing
Learn essential skills to craft engaging children's stories and improve your chances of getting published—entirely online.
- Duration
- 12 -18 Months
- Cost
- $2,650

Creative Writing
Develop core creative writing skills across genres like fiction, poetry, and nonfiction with this versatile professional certificate.
- Duration
- 15-30 Months
- Cost
- $5,585
Children's Book Writing & Illustration Courses
Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid

Children's Book Illustration & Writing Programs - Information Session
- Units
- 0.00
- Cost
- Free

Children's Book Illustration I: Thinking in Pictures
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $450.00

History of Children's Literature
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $450.00

Writing for Children II: Intermediate
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $450.00

Writing for the Middle Grade/YA Reader
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $450.00

Writing Non-Fiction and Informational Books for Children
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $450.00