FORMS TO FILL OUT and what to do before the conference:
If you are participating in the Publication Celebration and Bookstore and wish to have your recent publication announced and available in the bookstore, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/9QdGaNMmvakt6JxX6(DUE DATE EXTENDED TO 8/25/25)
If you are attending the Friday Mix & Mingle Dinner and Pitch Party and wish to have your pitch potentially critiqued and voted on for the People's Choice Award, please submit your pitch here: https://forms.gle/YEHvJKSMzjxEtVCE9(DUE 9/22/25)
f you are attending Session 3C:Getting Started in Middle Grade with John Rudolph, and wish to have your MG manuscript potentially critiqued, please submit your MG manuscript here: https://forms.gle/SAphYCt26kQEHnMt8(DUE 9/26/25)
What to bring to the conference:
a book to donate to the Book Drive for the Cleveland Kids Book Bank. Please bring a diverse, recently published (new or gently used) book to donate to the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank. Check out their Book Wish List! We will present our donations to a representative from the Cleveland Kids Book Bank on Saturday.
a folder for your schedule and handouts
cash for the cash bar if you're attending the Friday Mix & Mingle Dinner and Pitch Party
a copy of your manuscript if you're signed up for a critique
your portfolio if you're signed up for the Art Show, a critique, or are attending Kelly Pelsue's 2D breakout session, "Building a Purpose-driven Portfolio"
personal headphones if you're receiving a live critique
