Tuesday, March 19, 2019

A Spring Conference, Imagine That!


Registration is live for Imagine That!, our SCBWI Western Washington 2019 Conference.

This 2-day event will take place May 18-19, 2019, at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington.

This year’s event consists of a full day of conference programming, including keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions, and optional add-on Sunday activities, including Master Classes & Roundtable Critiques. Attendees may register for Saturday as a stand-alone, or for both Saturday and Sunday events. While Sunday activities offer a potential full day of programming, you may only register for one roundtable critique. These critiques fill on a first-come, first-served basis, and will fill quickly, so register today!
​This 2-day event provides tremendous opportunities for growing your career as a writer and/or illustrator for children. Learn from esteemed literary professionals—agents as well as editors and art directors, from major publishing houses—in addition to award-winning authors and illustrators.


Watch the blog over the next couple of weeks for fun faculty interviews and tips and hints about how to maximize your conference experience!

The Details:

Keynote Speakers:
Nisi Shawl, author
Corinna Luyken, author & 2018 Crystal Kite Award Winner
Raúl Colón, illustrator

Editorial & Art Director Faculty:
Asia Citro, author & founder of The Innovation Press
Christy Cox, editor, Sasquatch Books
Saho Fujii, art director, Little Brown Books
Anna Goldstein, art director, Sasquatch Books
Allyn Johnston, vice president and publisher, Beach Lane Books

Agent Faculty: 
Garrett Alwert, associate agent, Emerald City Literary Agency
Taryn Fagerness, founder, Taryn Fagerness Agency
Adria Goetz, agent and literary manager, Martin Literary Management
Mandy Hubbard, agent and founder, Emerald City Literary Agency
Tricia Lawrence, agent, Erin Murphy Literary Agency
Kathleen Ortiz, agent, New Leaf Literary & Media
Britt Siess, agent and associate literary manager, Martin Literary Management

Additional Faculty:
Kevan Atteberry, author/illustrator
Mina Witteman, author
Standard tuition
SCBWI Members, Saturday only: $150      
Non-members, $175
Above prices include all-day attendance, coffee, tea, snacks, and a boxed lunch on Saturday, as well as admission to Saturday's Reception and Book Signing Party.
Continuing Education Credits: 
Up to 15 Clock hours for teachers will be provided by The Heritage Institute for $35.
Optional Saturday Activities:

Juried Art Portfolio Show: 
SCBWI Members, $35      Non-members $45
Published Attendee Showcase for Authors and Illustrators: SCBWI Members only, no fee
Optional Sunday Activities:
Intensive Workshops: There are four Intensive Workshops on Friday and four on Sunday, each three hours in length. 
SCBWI Members: $75       Non-members: $100
Roundtable Critiques: Each session includes two roundtables. 
SCBWI Members, $60      Non-members, $80

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