Northern Ohio SCBWI
CLEVELAND, OHIO…“ The electric buzz in the hallways surrounding all us busy writer and artist bees…was very inspiring.” That’s how writer Candy Gremler describes last year’s Northern Ohio Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (NOH SCBWI) conference. This year’s 8th annual event is themed “Bringing Home the Gold—Winning Strategies for Children’s Writing & Illustrating.”
New Option for Illustrators
For the first time ever, participating illustrators are invited to challenge themselves to create illustrations based on the 2010 conference theme. Anne Moore, Art Resource Coordinator of award-winning publisher Candlewick Press, will critique selected submissions. As with previous conferences, illustrators are invited to display samples from their portfolios.
Expanded Critique Opportunities
The 2010 conference features two new opportunities to have work critiqued. On a first-come-first-
As always, both writers and illustrators can purchase slots to have their work critiqued one-on-one by a conference presenter, including picture book author and illustrator Tammie Lyon. Because critique slots fill up fast, it’s best to register early for the chance to secure one.
Break-Out Session Presenters
Conference attendees will meet and learn from an impressive line-up of children's book publishing industry experts that includes the presenters already mentioned and these:
Eileen Robinson — Former Harcourt Executive Editor and Scholastic Editor, Current CEO of F1rstPages Editorial Consulting Service (http://www.f1rstpages.com)
Emma Carlson Berne — Young Adult, Nonfiction, Education - School/library books, Freelance Author (Hard to Get)
Tracey Dils — Picture books, Middle Grade, YA, Education - Library, Nonfiction Author (You Can Write Children's Books)
Marlane Kennedy — Middle Grade Author (The Dog Days of Charlotte Hayes)
Colleen Kessler — Science and Education Author (Real-Life Science Mysteries)
For 8th Year, Conference Donates Books to Northern Ohio School Children
Highlights of the 2010 event include the annual tradition of participants and featured authors donating books for school-age children. This year’s donation to Lorain’s Washington Elementary School adds to the over 1,000 books NOH SCBWI has provided children since the organization’
Registration
Registration opens July 5 for SCBWI members and opens July 19 for non-members. Total cost ranges from $105 – $200. Critique Items Due – August 4; Late Registration Begins – August 14, a $15 late fee is assessed after that; Registration Ends – August 26; No refunds after August 26.
To pay a discounted SCBWI member fee, purchase an SCBWI annual membership at SCBWI.org or by phone to 1-323-782-1010. Then register for the Northern Ohio conference at NOHSCBWI.org. For more information, email Vickie Selvaggio, Northern Ohio SCBWI Regional Advisor, at nohscbwi@gmail.com. Download registration materials at the Northern Ohio Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators website here: http://www.nohscbwi.org/
Date, Time, Location
Friday September 10, 6-10pm (Dinner); Saturday, September 11, 7:45-5:30pm (Light Breakfast, Lunch); Cleveland Airport Sheraton, 5300 Riverside Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135; PH: 216-267-1500
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