Hi everyone,
I would like to make a list of annual events that relate to writing and illustrating picture books. I'd love to be able to look forward to these events rather than being constantly surprised by them! Although I can make the list on my own, I thought it might be more effective--and more fun--to tap into the wealth of bb knowledge. I hope that the list will include events and resources that come from are useful to writers, artists, and librarians.
To keep the list pertinent to as many people as possible, it would make sense to include (for example) the big, annual SCBWI meetings in NY and LA, but probably not the regional ones (though if you think there should be exceptions, say so).
I have started things off, but already there are holes. Please help!
Picture-book-related events:
January
Caldecott awards announced (Jan? Feb? Is this a set date?)
February
SCBWI NYC conference
March
Bologna Children's Book Fair (is this always in March?)
May
BEA (May, right? Does this have a regular meeting time?)
August
SCBWI LA
Online events:
October
Inktober--http://inktober.com/
November
PiBoIdMo--http://taralazar.com/piboidmo/
Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you!
Lisa