SCBWI International Summer Conference

The 39th Annual SCBWI International Summer Conference features 4 days of agents, editors, publishers, workshps and networking designed to take your writing and illustration to the next level. From individual consultations on your manuscript or portfolio with an editor or agent, to keynotes and targeted workshops from best-selling writers and illustrators, the SCBWI Summer Conference gives you the opportunity to focus on honing your craft while networking with industry decision-makers.

Published or pre-published, you can't afford to miss this opportunity! Get the latest information on the market from the industry leaders in publishing for young people, and be inspired by some of the most well-known authors and illustrators working in children's literature today.

Make sure you're logged in as an SCBWI member, then click on the links above to learn and REGISTER NOW to reserve your place today!

What: 39th Annual Summer Conference
When: July 30 - August 2, 2010 
Where: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles

SCBWI brings together top professionals in the children's publishing world to share their knowledge and expertise with attendees twice each year. The annual SCBWI Summer & Winter conferences are also excellent networking opportunities for those already established in the children's industry, and for those just starting to enter the world of children's book writing and illustrating.

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National Children's Book Week Art Display

May 6 to June 16, 2010
Kapiolani Community College Library

To celebrate National Children’s Book Week in May, SCBWI-Hawaii will put on its first-ever exhibit of children’s book art by Hawaii artists.  All members and friends are invited to the opening on May 6, 2010, from 4 to 6 pm In front of the Kapiolani Community College Library.

Artists exhibiting will be Scott Goto, Yuko Green, Jeff Langcaon, James Rumford, Esther Szegedy, and Tammy Yee.  David Behlke of Koa Gallery will curate.  The exhibit will be up in the library gallery until June 16 and will be open during weekday hours (for specific times, see http://library.kcc.hawaii.edu/libraryinfo/hours or call 808-734-9268)

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SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) Hawaii Annual Conference

Saturday, February 27, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Room

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll benefit from this banner program. Polish your skills and hone your talents as you plunge into the world of children’s books!

Featured speakers:

Nancy Siscoe

Kathi Appelt

James Rumford

Margaret South

Tammy Yee

Scott Goto

• Nancy Siscoe: Associate Publishing Director and Executive Editor, Knopf & Crown Books for Young Readers

• Kathi Appelt: multi-award-winning author of both picture books and novels

• Margaret South: Hawaii-based writing teacher

• James Rumford: multi-award winning picture book author/illustrator

• Tammy Yee: author/illustrator of numerous picture books

• Scott Goto: illustrator of several picture books, and now an author/illustrator

Sessions:

For all:

• general session with Nancy Siscoe, executive editor at Knopf on character development in both text and illustration.
• after-lunch panel with representatives from Mutual Publishing, Island Heritage, and Bess Press who will talk about what kinds of manuscripts they are looking for and how to submit to them.
• optional manuscript and portfolio critiques.

For writers:

• hands-on session with Newbury honoree Kathi Appelt on “Endowed Objects–What’s in your Character’s ‘Magic Box?’”
• first-pages session
• session on “The Art of Story” with Margaret South, who wowed us all at last year’s conference.

For illustrators:

• hands-on session with James Rumford, “Now That’s Another Story: the Art of the Picture Book”
• presentation with Tammy Yee on “The (Happy) Marriage of Illustration and Technology”
• presentation with Scott Goto “Working from References and Other Tricks of the Trade”

And, for conference attendees,

Kathi Appelt Fiction Workshop: Friday, February 26, 2010
On the day before the annual conference, author and teacher Kathi Appelt (THE UNDERNEATH) will lead an all-day, limited-attendance fiction workshop at a location to be determined.

For more information, visit SCBWI-Hawaii's Website or contact Lynne at lwikoff@lava.net

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