Date
Saturday, April 18, 2015 - Sunday, April 19, 2015
Categories
Children’s, Fiction, Nonfiction, Young Adult
Location
Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel
945 Gessner Road at Memorial City Mall, Houston, Texas 77024
Admission Fees
See website for fees
Description
Join us for a weekend of information about the changing world of children’s writing and illustration.
Seven speakers, including award-winning author-illustrator Kelly Light, PLUS 2 agents, 3 editors and an art director will share their knowledge of current market trends, what is hot, what is not and what they really want to see next. All genres are represented from picture books, middle-grade to young adult.
One-on-one manuscript critique sessions are available with the speakers and local authors. Portfolio critiques and showcase.
Silent Auction of many prizes, including the Art Auction of original art and decorative items. Door prizes. Opportunities to network .