MD/DE/WV Region

Canva is a graphic design tool that allows anyone to quickly and easily create professional and engaging content for personal and professional needs. Author, content creator, and creative coach Kim C. Lee will share simple design principles that make content stand out and how to leverage the platform to create impressive print and digital content needed for the kidlit creator's journey.

An engaging mystery successfully melds together a creepy or foreboding atmosphere, swift pacing, mounting tension to an exciting conclusion, and a killer premise. Christa Heschke will provide tips on making sure your premise stands out, how to add surprising twists and keep your reader in suspense as they eagerly turn pages, and create a captivating cast of characters.