Here is a listing of illustrators and writers conferences in the US in 2009-2010. This list is updated. Check with us again.

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators  Conference  www.scbwi.org

The SCBWI brings together top professionals in the children's book industry to share their knowledge and expertise with attendees twice each year. These conferences are also excellent networking opportunities for those already established in the children's industry and for those just starting to enter the world of children's book writing and illustrating.

Here are the dates for the conferences:
8^th Annual Summer Conference – August 7-10, 2009, Los Angeles, CA, USA
11^th Annual Winter Conference – January 28-31, 2010, New York, NY

Book Passage Children’s Writers and Illustrators Conference  www.bookpassage.com

The third annual Book Passage Children’s Writers and Illustrators Conference will cover all aspects of writing and illustrating for children—from developing ideas to honing skills to finding a publisher. Students will work closely with other writers and illustrators, as well as with agents, editors, and publishers. The conference is designed to meet the differing needs of those who create for different age groups. Students will choose an area of emphasis for the morning sessions, such as writing for picture books, early readers, young adult books or illustration, and then work with a teacher in a workshop setting. In the afternoon, students choose from panels of common interest, such as working with editors, working with agents, marketing and promotion. There will be many opportunities for faculty and students to talk, laugh, and exchange ideas in classes, lunches, and and evening events.

Date of the conference: June 18-21, 2009

Contact: 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA 94925
(Just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco) 
Conference Coordinator: Kathryn Petrocelli
Phone: (800) 999-7909, ext. 233
Email: bpconferences@bookpassage.com

This list was posted on April 21st, 2009