SCBWI

Society of
Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators

2014 Annual Spring Conference

Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/17/2014 - 05/18/2014
8:15 am - 6:45 pm

Location
Holiday Inn Portland South (Wilsonville)
25425 SW 95th Ave - Wilsonville, OR 97070


Our spring 2014Hockey Players Final conference
is approaching fast!

Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and 18th

Our theme is

Two Truths and a Lie: Game On!

 

 

Art created by Julia Tikhonov.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED


Schedules

Saturday – Conference – General and Breakout Session – 8:15 to 6:20 (opening session at 9:15, final session 6:20)
Sunday – Intensives* – 8:15 to 6:45 (opening session at 9:30, final session 6:20)
It's true you can register for one day or for both. No matter which day you come, it's no lie you're invited to attend Saturday night's party! (6:30 to 8:30)

Detailed Schedules

 

Faculty

We have a great group of faculty members: 3 editors, 3 agents plus another agent Goose Final Feb 16helping with Sunday's Intensive Show and Tells. Follow the link below to read about the faculty.

Faculty Info

 

Special Opportunities*

One-on-One Manuscript Consultations – $35 – click for details – Closed
One-on-One Portfolio Reviews – $35 – click for details
Juried Art Show – $15 – click for details
Show and Tell Intensive – first page critique for writers or query letter critique DEADLINE EXTENDED TILL APRIL 30TH, and first glance look for illustrators – free (Sunday only) – click for details. Illustrator First Glance – Closed
2013-14 PAL Celebration PowerPoint Show – click for details
PAL Book Sales at our Bookstore – click for details
Illustrator Intensive Homework – click for details
Continuing Education credits through PSU – must attend one of the early morning sessions.


Fees

EARLY BIRD RATE

Expires April 1st

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

BOTH DAYS

Members – registration opened March 11, 2014

$130

$130

$250

Non-members – registration opened March 15, 2014

150

150

275

RATES AFTER APRIL 1st

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

BOTH DAYS

Members

$140

$140

$270

Non-members

160

160

300

LAST DAY TO REGISTER:  May 11, 2014

REFUNDS: Consultation and review fees are nonrefundable. No refunds for conference or intensives after May 1st. A $15.00 handling fee will be retained on all refunds.


HOTEL INFORMATION: If you want to stay overnight, make your reservations directly with the hotel itself. Click here for details.


*Don't forget to check the deadlines for any special opportunities! Also, if you sign up for an Intensive, there may be homework. (You can also get to the special opportunities or see Faculty info, etc. in the menu box on the top right.)