Austin SCBWI

In effort to offer “Something for Everybody”, in addition to a stellar lineup of presentations and speakers throughout the General Assembly, we are offering a wide variety of specialized small group intensive sessions at an additional cost with topics ranging from understanding the legalities of contract negotiation to shameless self promotion. Please make note that registration for these sessions will close on Friday, February 10.

There are some spaces available in these sessions. If you have previously registered, feel free to access our PayPal on-line account and sign up for one or more at any time prior to 2/10.

The speakers and their session topics are as follows:

• Erin Murphy & Ammi-Joan Pacquette: The EMLA Agency and YOU!
• Kirsten Cappy: Shameless Self Promotion
• Patti Ann Harris: An Art Director’s Search for Excellence
• Jill Corcoran: Crafting a Stellar Query & Synopsis    
• Anastasia Suen: Perfecting the Picture Book  
• Tricia (PJ) Hoover: Design a Dynamic Book Trailer  
• Barry Furrow: Contract Negotiations   
• Bonnie Bader: Leveled Readers & Chapter Books  
• Erik Kuntz: Creating a Stellar Web Persona   

Small group session or not, we’re looking forward to seeing you there!!!      

This year at the conference, there will be a silent auction/raffle to raise funds. Donations of prints (originals are accepted, as well), framed (preferred) or unframed, are being requested. Please choose your favorite illustration, slap it in a frame and donate it to the cause! This not only shows your generous spirit, but it is yet another way to get your art in front of the faculty at the conference. Who knows, maybe they’ll bring your work home to display in their office! Furthermore, the proceeds from all art sales go toward the chapter’s illustration budget, so that we can continue to have great illustrator events in the future. It’s a win-win!

Donations need to be dropped off by Friday, February 17^th at 5pm at St. Edward’s University, where the conference is being held. If you don’t think you’ll make that deadline, feel free to contact a Girllustrator or Assistant Regional Advisor Carmen Oliver to set something up.