Will 2024 be the year your writing, illustrating, or translating dream becomes a reality? It can if you make a resolution to invest in your dream! The SCBWI Winter Conference has launched many publishing careers in the past. They’re the perfect places for you to meet industry professionals and grow your skills as a writer or artist.
“Our list is filled with many fantastic books by authors and illustrators we first met at SCBWI conferences. SCBWI is one of our favorite sources for new talent!” – Allyn Johnston, Andrea Welch, and Lauren Rille, Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
Attend one or both of our Winter Conferences this February: In-Person or Virtual. Each event features master-level craft sessions to help you up your game plus the opportunity to meet and learn from agents, editors, and marketing professionals.
“I have found several clients through SCBWI. The portfolio exhibits they do are one of my favorite events.” – Joanna Volpe, New Leaf Literary Agency
Conference faculty includes:
Acclaimed Craft-Teaching Authors and Illustrators:
Cece Bell
Phil Bildner
Catia Chien
Pat Cummings
Michael Hale
Kate Messner
Emily X.R. Pan
Alexandra Penfold
James Ransome
Claudia Rueda
Steve Sheinkin
Carole Boston Weatherford
Lee Wind
Renowned Keynote Speakers:
Cece Bell, Newbery Medal winner author-illustrator
Joseph Coelho, United Kingdom 2022-2024 Children’s Laureate
James Ransome, Coretta Scott King Award winning author-illustrator
Agents from some of the best agencies in the business:
Aevitas Creative Management
CAT Agency
Catbird Agency
Erin Murphy Literary Agency
Gallt and Zacker
Greenburger Kids
Morhaim Literary Agency
New Leaf Literary Agency
Red Fox Agency
Rubin Pfeffer Content
Upstart Crow Agency
Editors from stellar publishing houses:
Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster
Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Reader
HarperCollins
Kokila/Penguin Young Readers
Lee & Low Books
Levine Querido
Penguin Random House
Scholastic
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
TOON Books
Walker Books/Candlewick Press
Don’t miss out! Secure your spot today at the In-Person Winter Conference and Virtual Winter Conference.