Here are the books I turn to when I’m stuck / discouraged / in an existential panic about what I’m doing with my entire career and life:

The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults, by Cheryl B. Klein

Steering the Craft: A 21st Century Guide to Sailing the Sea of Story, by Ursula K. Le Guin

Writing Picture Books, by Ann Whitford Paul

Plus helpful online resources:

It’s also worthwhile to look up your favorite writers online! Most have blogs or vlogs or social media accounts where they talk about their personal writing process, or offer advice about the industry.