Portfolio Showcase

Additional Portfolio Showcase Information

Portfolio Showcase


Illustrators are encouraged to enter their portfolio in the Portfolio Showcase, which will be on display Saturday of the conference weekend, allowing attendees and faculty time to view. The displayed portfolios will be judged by the conference faculty and one winner will be announced during the conference. The winner will receive a portfolio critique with creative director, Sasha Illingworth, of Little Brown Books and Young Readers. 


Entry Requirements:


Artwork should be displayed in a portfolio case or bound together in some way


Maximum size not to exceed 15” high or 32” open


10-15 images of kid lit work


No original artwork- copies only please


No AI generated artwork


Your name and contact information MUST be included in the portfolio


 Optional:


Stack of 100 postcards to display with the portfolio for agents and faculty to take away 


A book dummy may be included in addition to the portfolio 


Note: Participants will be required to sign a waiver before dropping off their portfolios for display


If you have questions about the Portfolio Showcase please contact Annie Gregoire at [email protected] or Bridget Bick at [email protected]