Virtual Summer Conference 2026 - SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION - COME BACK IN EARLY JUNE!
Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026
Online event
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 sessions through September 13th, 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!
Join your fellow book creators for:
Conference Tuition
Premium Member Rates
$175 Early Bird Rate for registrations before July 6. $195 Regular Rate for registration after July 5th. Click the REGISTER button at top of page to register for the Summer Conference.
Nonmember (Preview Plan) Rates
$275 Early Bird rate for registration before July 6. $295 Regular Rate for registration after July 5th. Click the REGISTER button at the top of the page to register for the Summer Conference or click below to become a Premium Member.