Attention illustrators, picture book writers, and graphic novelists: come join our one-day conference near the ocean to connect with each other, create, and learn from children’s book professionals. Event includes presentations, interactive activities and off-site written critiques and portfolio reviews. SORRY, REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. WE NEED TO ORDER LUNCHES AND FINALIZE OUR PLANNING!
Faculty
Read about our presenters: Jorge Gutierrez, Sandra Equihua, and Susie Yi, and our off-site critiquers: Kait Lee Feldman and Natascha Morris
Critique and Portfolio Review Opportunities
You can add written critiques of your manuscripts, book dummies and/or illustrator portfolios to your registration!
Equity and Inclusion Scholarship
SORRY, THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED. Two scholarships were available to SoCal writers and/or illustrators whose finances prevent them from attending our conference AND are from underserved communities, including but not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.
Our event goes from 9:30 - 3:30
Presentations and activities include:
Susie Yi - Writing and Illustrating Your Story: Turning Real Memories and Experiences Into a Book
Jorge Gutierrez & Sandra Equihua - Failures are just Stripes on Courageous Tigers
Warm-up exercises, Fun Ice Breaker, Exciting Draw Off and Hands on Activities
Art Day Schedule
Check Out the Books by our Speakers