Writing With the Stars SCBWI Conference
I'm the conference coordinator for the annual SCBWI conference in Boise this fall. Join us for a great day.
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Writing With the Stars: A Conference for Readers, Writers, and Teachers of Children's Literature
September 11, 2010, Saturday
Boise State University
1910 University Dr
Boise, ID 83725
Student Union Building, Jordan C Ballroom
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Speakers:
Cheryl Klein, senior editor at Scholastic
Jill Corcoran, agent at the Herman Agency
Chris Crutcher, author, educator and family therapist known for his realistic fiction. Some of his books are Running Lose, The Crazy Horse Electric Game, and The Sledding Hill
Kelly Milner Halls, a nonfiction writer for young readers. Books include Dinosaur Parade, Saving the Baghdad Zoo, and Dinosaur Mummies
Amy Allgeyer Cook, debut novel The Iron Bodkin, September 2010
Sydney Salter, author of My Big Nose and Other Natural Disasters, Jungle Crossing, and Swoon at Your Own Risk, regional advisor for Utah/Southern Idaho SCBWI
Laura Bingham, author of Älvor
Sarah Tregay, debut novel Love and Leftovers will be published by Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins
Amy, Sydney, Laura, and Sarah are my writing friends from this area. Come and hear them speak.
To register and for more information:
SCBWI
July 21st, 2010 at 2:32 am
Wish I could be there! Some big names here! Very exciting. I met Kelly Milner Halls when I was in Chautauqua. She is a lot of fun and very knowledgeable.
September 12th, 2010 at 5:36 am
Thanks so much for your work organizing the conference! I learned a lot and really appreciate all the work that went into it.
September 13th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Docena, I just wanted to thank you again for coordinating such a WONDERFUL conference. You worked so hard and the hard worked showed. You are such an elegant, graceful host. I really appreciate being a part of such a great event.
Thank you so very much. It was not only fun, it was an honor.
Best always,
Kelly Milner Halls
September 14th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Thanks for the appreciation! And thank you for coming. I learn so much from the presenters and the attendees and I love being with others who love children's literature.