The Summer Spectacular is almost here!

Hi Everyone!

Leah, here. I’m excited to be blogging with the SCBWI Blog Team again! I had so much fun during #NY20SCBWI recapping wonderful panels and keynotes.

#NY20SCBWI Conference Highlights

And I have no doubt, that even with the new twist of an online event, there will be so many more worthwhile moments and extra special takeaways at the SCBWI SUMMER SPECTACULAR!

I’ve been a member of SCBWI for almost 10 years and have learned so many valuable lessons, connected with some truly amazing people, and have grown as a writer (and person) in numerous ways. Although we won’t be face to face, there will be a fabulous lineup of conversations and panels to connect with. And I’m sure we’ll all gain so many nuggets of wisdom over the course of the four-day event! It’ll be jampacked screen time full of craft, industry info, and more. 

I can’t wait! Only a few more days away!

See you there (virtually).

 

Leah Henderson is an author, mentor, avid traveler, dog mommy, and a believer in all people experiencing their possibilities and stars. Her forthcoming MG novel, The Magic in Changing Your Stars is out August 4th!

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The SCBWI Online Summer Spectacular Is Announced - Reservations Open This Wednesday May 13, 2020

Due to the current global health crisis, The 2020 SCBWI Summer Conference is going Digital! Hosted on Zoom July 31, - Aug 4, 2020, with video recordings available the entire month of August - so you can participate live or watch at your convenience.


You can see the full schedule here, and make sure to note these amazing highlights:


A Friday night kickoff with Philip Pullman and Arthur Levine!


Keynote conversations with:

Kwame Alexander and Raúl The Third

Laurie Halse Anderson and Meg Medina

Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

Judy Blume and Lin Oliver

Jeff Kinney and Lin Oliver & Henry Winkler

Grace Lin and Alvina Ling

Jason Reynolds and Caitlyn Dlouhy & Nic Stone

Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple

Jacqueline Woodson and Nancy Paulsen!

There will also be an Editors Panel, with Stacey Barney, Arthur A. Levine, Neal Porter, Jill Stantopolo, Julie Strauss-Gable, and Namrata Tripathi!

And an Agents Panel with Regina Brooks, Linda Camacho, Rosemary Stimola, and Brooks Sherman!

There will be an online portfolio showcase, the opportunity to sign up for consultations on your manuscript, portfolio, social media presence, and career path, and even Twitter Chat Socials for Illustrators, GenNext, Equity and Inclusion, and a Safe Safe Zoom Gathering for those writing and illustrating LGBTQ characters and themes!

There's even an instagram meme Contest!

Don't miss what's going to be the virtual event of the season - we hope you'll join us! Get all the information and be prepared to register at 10am Pacific this Wednesday May 13, 2020.

Illustrate and Write On, and Stay Safe,

Lee