The All Texas Writers and Illustrators Conference

May 04, 2024 - May 05, 2024

Austin Marriott North, 2600 La Frontera Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78681

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Thanks for coming to the 2024 conference! SAVE the 2025 DATE: 09-27-2025 See full details: https://www.scbwi.org/events/2025-austin-scbwi-conference

2025 DATE: 09-27-2025 See full details: https://www.scbwi.org/events/2025-austin-scbwi-conference


Join us May 4-5, 2024 here in Austin, Texas for opportunities to learn your craft, boost your career, get feedback on your work, and meet and make friends with fellow children’s book writers and illustrators.

  • 3 keynotes 
  • The always popular publishing panel 
  • 16 breakout sessions on writing, illustrating, and professional development 
  • 8 intensives on picture books, novels, illustration, and professional development for our published and pre-published authors
  • along with critiques, pitches, portfolio reviews, a portfolio showcase, and more!


REGISTER NOW>>



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FACULTY

Meet all the agents, editors, art director, illustrators, and authors attending either in-person or online at this year's conference!

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

A breakdown of all the exciting presentations we'll be offering over the weekend.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Answers to all the questions you may have. And more!!

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FEEDBACK: Critiques, Portfolio Reviews, and Pitches

We're thrilled to be able to offer a full range of critiques, portfolio reviews, and pitches from agents, editors, authors, illustrators, and our art director.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer a variety of scholarships to make attending the conference a little easier. Stay tuned as more are added!

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PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE

Information about participating in the Illustrator Showcase

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MENTORING AWARDS

Information about the Cynthia Leitich Smith Writing Mentor Award and the Emerging Voice Illustrator Mentorship

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TIPS & TRICKS

Some of our best advice for making the most out of your conference experience.

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CONFERENCE STORE

Show your support with official ALL Y'ALL Conference merchandise!

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FOR THE MEDIA

The ALL Y'ALL conference media kit, including event information and images.

EVENT BREAKDOWN

WHEN

Saturday, May 4, 2024 7:00 am-6:00 pm CST AND Sunday, May 5, 2024 8:00 am-4:00 pm CST


WHERE

Austin Marriott North, 2600 La Frontera Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78681

This is also a Virtual Event. After registering, you will find your registration confirmation under My Events on your Member Home. The Zoom link for the event will be found under the green Meeting Info button.


COST

REGULAR PRICING:

In-person and online: $347 members/$447 registered users

Online only: $267 members/$367 registered users

EARLY BIRD IS NOW CLOSED.


REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONS

Upon completion of payment, you will receive a payment confirmation by email. You will also find a registration confirmation on the website that will include event-specific details. Go to your Member Home and click on My Events under the black bar at the top of the page. All events you have registered for will be displayed on this page. If there are additional meeting details (i.e. Zoom links for virtual events or materials required for the event), this information will be found under the green Meeting Info button.

Questions about this event? Contact [email protected]


By registering and/or attending our event, you agree to abide by the SCBWI Anti-harassment Policy and the Austin SCBWI Refund Policy.


Conference Illustration logo artwork by Laura Fisk Instagram:@laurafiskstudio