Austin SCBWI

Illustrators, Writers, Quite Inspired, How do Your Stories Grow?

When:
Saturday, March 31st, 2012
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, April 1st, 2012
9:00am – 12:00pm

Where:
The Merrell Center
6301 S. Stadium Lane
Katy, Texas 77494-1057
www.merrellcenter.org

Join us for -
 * Amazing speakers including editors, author, art director, and agents
 * One-on-one manuscript critique sessions with speakers and local authors
 * Portfolio critiques and showcase
 * Selection of Joan Lowery Nixon finalists (winner mentored by Newbery Honor Winner, Kathi Appelt)
 * Book signings
 * Mexican dinner social
 * Silent Auction
 * Door prizes
 * Opportunities to network

Guest Speakers
* Dan Yaccarino, Author-Illustrator
* Kelly Sonnack, Literary Agent, Andrea Brown Literary Agency, Inc.
* Susan Sherman, Art Director, Charlesbridge Publishing
* Heather Alexander, Editor, Dial Books for Young Readers
* Pam Kelly Glauber, Editor, Holiday House
* Sara Kendall, Literary Agent, Nancy Coffey Literary Agency & Media Representation
* Connie Hsu, Editor, Little Brown Books for Young Readers