Conference registration is almost here!

 

SCBWI Western Washington will soon be inviting YOU to attend its 22nd Annual Writing & Illustrating for Children Conference, taking place Friday, April 19, through Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the Marriott Redmond Town Center in Redmond, Washington.

The three-day event provides tremendous opportunities for growing your career as a writer and/or illustrator for children. Learn from esteemed literary professionals—4 agents, 4 editors, and 2 art directors from major publishing houses—in addition to award-winning authors and illustrators like Mac Barnett, Sophie Blackall, Kelly Milner Halls, and Robin LaFevers.

This year, there are many optional opportunities with extremely limited capacities, so you won't want to delay. Sign up as soon as possible for the best selections!

• SCBWI International members should receive their invitations on February 15,
• SCBWI Western Washington monthly meeting passport holders should receive their invitations on February 16, and
• registration opens to everyone on February 17, by email invitation and right here on the blog.

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Keynote Speakers:
Mac Barnett, Author	Sophie Blackall, Author/Illustrator	Kelly Milner Halls, Author	Robin LaFevers, Author

Editorial & Art Director Faculty: Patti Ann Harris, Art Director, Little, Brown and Company Kendra Levin, Senior Editor, Viking children’s Books Taylor Norman, Editorial Assistant, Chronicle Books Tamra Tuller, Editor, Chronicle Books Colleen AF Venable, Designer, First Second Books Stacy Whitman, Publisher and Editor, Tu Books Agent Faculty: Julie Just, Agent, Janklow & Nesbit Associates Ammi-Joan Paquette, Agent, Erin Murphy Literary Agency Abigail Samoun, Agent, Red Fox Literary Joanna Volpe, Agent, New Leaf Literary & Media Other Distinguished Faculty: Stasia Kehoe, Author Deb Lund, Author Jolie Stekly, Author

Conference Features: 4 editors, 4 agents, 2 art directors Both craft and marketing topics Skill and interest tracks Local success story panel Wine and cheese reception  Published attendee showcase  Secret Garden pop-up store Juried art portfolio show Professional art portfolio display Optional opportunities: Roundtable consultations Two master classes for illustrators Two fiction intensives Nonfiction intensive Continuing Education credits through The Heritage Institute

Keynote Speakers:
Mac Barnett, Author	Sophie Blackall, Author/Illustrator	Kelly Milner Halls, Author	Robin LaFevers, Author

Editorial & Art Director Faculty: Patti Ann Harris, Art Director, Little, Brown and Company Kendra Levin, Senior Editor, Viking children’s Books Taylor Norman, Editorial Assistant, Chronicle Books Tamra Tuller, Editor, Chronicle Books Colleen AF Venable, Designer, First Second Books Stacy Whitman, Publisher and Editor, Tu Books Agent Faculty: Julie Just, Agent, Janklow & Nesbit Associates Ammi-Joan Paquette, Agent, Erin Murphy Literary Agency Abigail Samoun, Agent, Red Fox Literary Joanna Volpe, Agent, New Leaf Literary & Media Other Distinguished Faculty: Stasia Kehoe, Author Deb Lund, Author Jolie Stekly, Author

Conference Features: 4 editors, 4 agents, 2 art directors Both craft and marketing topics Skill and interest tracks Local success story panel Wine and cheese reception  Published attendee showcase  Secret Garden pop-up store Juried art portfolio show Professional art portfolio display Optional opportunities: Roundtable consultations Two master classes for illustrators Two fiction intensives Nonfiction intensive Continuing Education credits through The Heritage Institute