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Virtual Summer Conference 2025

Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 03, 2025

Online event

Invest in your career as a children’s book writer, illustrator or translator! Whether you’re just starting out, are extensively published, or are somewhere in between, the Virtual Summer Conference offers options to help you along your publishing journey. Explore all aspects of children’s book creation: writing, illustrating, translating, marketing, and self-publishing. Immerse yourself in sessions specifically for illustrators, traditionally published & self-published authors, nonfiction writers, graphic novel creators, picture book writers and more! Every attendee has access to the content of all 50+ sessions through September 14th.

Join Your Fellow Book Creators For:

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Inspirational Keynotes

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Industry Panels

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Craft and Business Breakout Sessions

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Peer Critiques

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Pitch Roundtables ($85 for Premium Members Only)

Pitch Your Book to Agents and Editors

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Portfolio Showcase for Illustrators ($75 for Premium Members Only)

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Half-Day Illustrators Intensive ($95 for Premium Members Only)

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Website and Social Media Consultations ($125 for Premium Members Only)

One-on-one advice to up your online marketing and promotion.

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Scholarships

Conference Tuition

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Premium Member Rates

$175 Early Bird Rate for registrations before June 25th. $195 Regular Rate for registration after June 25th. Click the REGISTER button at top of page to register for the Summer Conference.

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Preview Plan (Nonmember) Rates

$275 Early Bird rate for registration before June 25th. $295 Regular Rate for registration after June 25th. Click the REGISTER button at the top of the page to register for the Summer Conference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Virtual Summer Conference 2025 FAQ

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