MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults Archive

Nikki Grimes, the New York Times bestselling author, is the recipient of the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. 

Leonard S. Marcus is one of the world’s leading writers about children’s books and the people who create them.

Julie Paschkis is the illustrator of more than 15 books for children, including Apple Cake: A Recipe for Love, Building on ...

Katherine Paterson is the author of more than 30 books, including 16 novels for young people.

Philip Pullman is a British writer. 

M. T. Anderson is a nationally known writer.

Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book Hattie Big Sky, a young adult historical novel she wrote...

Shadra Strickland studied design,
 writing, and illustration at Syracuse University and later went on to
 complete her M.F.A. at the School 
of Visual Arts in...

Katie Rasmussen (she/her) is the Dean of Students at VCFA. She ensures that resources, policies, and processes within the College support student success, from IT...

Kalmar is the author of A Stitch in Time (Feiwel & Friends, 2018), named one of the best books of 2018 by NPR. From MacMillan...