Children's Book Author Gülşah Yemen Meets Students

One of the prominent names in children's literature, Gülşah Yemen, met with students as part of the Children’s Literature in Early Childhood course taught by Prof. Dr. Gülden Uyanık. Yemen, who is also the head of the Early Childhood Education Department at Boğaziçi University, has brought her years of experience as a preschool teacher into her journey as an author.

In the seminar titled The Roadmap of a Story: Journey into Children’s Books, Yemen shared heartfelt anecdotes from her teaching career and her path as a writer. She provided detailed insights into the stages of story creation, the principles of creative writing, and the publishing process.

An Internationally Acclaimed Author
Gülşah Yemen's picture books have been translated into over thirty languages, becoming internationally recognized works in early childhood education. Her books, known for fostering imagination and creativity in children, continue to be cherished by both teachers and parents. Some of her notable works include A Line, A Color, A Sound, A Smell, A Texture, and Why Not?

During the seminar, Yemen captivated the audience by showcasing examples from her award-winning picture books, offering students the opportunity to learn about the creative processes behind these works.

A Shared Language with Children
Drawing inspiration from her own teaching experiences, Yemen incorporates these into her written works to make her stories more relatable and engaging. At the end of the seminar, she answered students' questions, providing tips on the writing process and techniques for crafting stories. Yemen’s sincere approach and vast knowledge were met with great interest by the students.

Here are some key takeaways from the event:

• Prioritizing the child’s perspective when writing stories.
• Steps to focus on during the publishing process.
• The importance of harmony between text and illustrations in picture books.
• Tips for designing compelling characters.

Gülşah Yemen’s contributions during the seminar served as a source of inspiration for everyone interested in children's literature.