Craft and Business Breakout Sessions

Choose one to watch live and view the video replays of the rest!

Breakout One - Friday from 11am -12pm PACIFIC / 2pm-3pm EASTERN

Breakout Two - Friday from 2:15pm-3:15pm PACIFIC / 5:15pm-6:15pm EASTERN

Breakout Three - Saturday, from 11am-12pm PACIFIC / 2pm-3pm EASTERN

Breakout Four - Saturday, 1:30pm-2:30pm PACIFIC / 4:30pm-5:30pm EASTERN

Breakout pages

Improve your skills

Breakout Landing Page

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!