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The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, formed in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles based writers for children, is the only international organization to offer a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people. There are currently more than 19,000 members worldwide, in over 70 regions, making it the largest children's writing organization in the world.

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2008 SCBWI Carolinas Fall Conference PDF Print E-mail

We're excited about the 2008 Fall Conference for our Carolinas Chapter. TAKING YOUR CRAFT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.  We're offering a conference that will address craft for both children's writers and illustrators.  

We've three great keynote speakers, Anita Silvey, well-known for her 100 Best Books for Children and 500 Best Books for Teens. Martha Mihalick, Editor at Greenwillow Books and Alyssa Henkin, Children & YA Agent for Trident Media.

Plus a host of published writers who are speaking on everything from character to setting to tone & tension to jump starting your writing career. There will be workshops on the education market, picture book dummies and illustration.

There will be a Pitch Practice Event on Friday night, our 16th year Celebration and for late night writers––Red Eye Critiques and Open Mic.

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Pitch Practice Form

Download the Conference Information (pdf)

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If you are a member, please sign in so that you may receive the member price.

We look forward to greeting you on September 19 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham NC.

Stephanie Greene RA. Teresa Fannin and Jo Hackl Co-ARAs.