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Craft and Business Breakout Sessions

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Instructions

Friday, August 1st, 11am-12pm PACIFIC / 2pm-3pm EASTERN

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Breakout Session #1

Friday, August 1st, 2:15pm-3:15pm PACIFIC / 5:15pm-6:15pm EASTERN

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Breakout Session #2

Saturday, August 2, 11am-12pm PACIFIC / 2pm-3pm EASTERN

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Breakout Session #3

Saturday, August 2, 1:45pm-2:45pm PACIFIC / 4:45pm-5:45pm EASTERN

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Grow your writing and illustrating skills.

Invest in Your Career

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Ready to take your children’s book career to the next level? Wherever you are in your publishing journey, the Virtual Summer Conference provides an opportunity for growth, creativity, and connection. Dive into every aspect of the children’s book world, from writing and illustrating to translating, marketing, and self-publishing. Put your art in front of industry pros in the career-launching Portfolio Showcase. And get inspired by sessions tailored for illustrators, picture book authors, nonfiction writers, graphic novel creators, and more—no matter your path or publishing background. Best of all? You’ll have access to all 50+ sessions until September 14th, so you can learn and grow at your own pace. Join us and invest in your passion. It’s time to bring your stories to life! 
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