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What do industry professionals look for when they view illustrators’ postcards and social media posts? Ruqayyah Daud, senior editor at Little Brown Books For Young Readers and an author herself, will offer live feedback on anonymous submissions. Whether you choose to submit a file or just watch, you'll gain insights on how to improve your writing. Ruqayyah is also offering a limited number of post-webinar written critiques, and all participants will have the opportunity to send samples to her for a limited time after the event. This webinar will be recorded and recording will be made available for event registrants for 30 days after the event.

In this engaging webinar, veteran editor, author, and educator Emma Walton Hamilton will show you how to distill your story into a clear, compelling pitch that highlights its hook, heart, and market appeal without giving away the entire plot. Perfect for anyone preparing for conferences, writing query letters, or submitting manuscripts, this session will help you present your work with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Weekly co-creation session on Tuesday mornings with Brittanny Handboe, our region Illustrator Coordinator.

Join us for our fall writer's summit, geared for middle grade and young adult authors. The in-person event, happening in Olney, MD, will bring two star authors and an editor and agent from New York to town. The event is open for all skill levels. Come and network with peers and our faculty and leave inspired and energized for your craft.

Come and listen to PAL authors and illustrators read their published book, and discuss their creative process. After reading, members are asked to share an online review of the story and/or request the book at their local library. This is a great time to come and ask questions from PAL members and give something in return.