Mary Peterson:"Exposing Yourself: An Introduction to Promotion Through Social Networking" Can't face Facebook? In a twist over Twitter? Mary's guided tour will help you make sense of Social Networking. |
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Thumbnail SketchesEmergent Illustrators Share Their SCBWI Success Stories! Inspiring tales from beginning illustrators prove the old adage that success truly is 90% perspiration and 10% inspiration. |
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Promo Postcard ContestDeadline is October 2, 2009 (see details below) Submit your postcard design for a chance to win 250 printed postcards ready to sign, seal & deliver! It's all about promotion, promotion, promotion! |
The Promo Minute:Share Your Winning Promotional Strategies and Present Them at Illustrator's Day (see details below). |
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Portfolio Display & Contests!Exhibit Your Portfolio and You're Automatically Entered in Both Portfolio Contests! |
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ILLUSTRATOR'S DAY 2009.
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| Chad W. Beckerman: Art Director, Abrams Books for Young Readers and Amulet Books - Chad graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2000 with a BFA in illustration. Before becoming Art Director of Abrams Books for Young Readers and Amulet Books, he worked for Greenwillow and Scholastic. Chad designed and art directed the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series; The Last Apprentice series; Iggy Peck, Architect; The Dog That Belonged to No One; All in a Day, and The Jellybeans. Chad is also a working illustrator whose credits include many YA covers such as Fell; Scream of the Whitebears, and Anahita’s Woven Riddle. He also illustrated Frannie in Pieces (HarperTeen) by Delia Ephron, and Disappearing Act (HarperCollins) by Sid Fleischman. Visit Chad on the web at chadwbeckerman.com and at Abrams Books for Young Readers. Erika Howard: Art Representative, Shannon Associates - Shannon Associates is an art agency that has represented artists, photographers, and writers for over 20 years. As an artist rep, Erika has the pleasure of working with talented, seasoned professionals as well as emerging talents. She primarily oversees the Editorial Zone for the magazine market, and represents artists for the children's publishing division Kid Shannon, which includes the educational and trade markets. Visit kidshannon.com Adam McCauley: Illustrator - Adam is an award-winning editorial and children's book illustrator. His titles include Mom and Dad are Palindromes by Mark Shulman (Chronicle Books), and Oh No, Not Ghosts! by Richard Michelson (Harcourt), which were both designed by his wife, Cynthia Wigginton. Adam illustrated Jon Scieszka's Time Warp Trio series and the Gym Shorts series by Betty Hicks. His most recent picture books are June & August (Abrams) by Vivian Walsh and The Monsterologist: A Memoir in Rhyme by Bobbi Katz, which won the gold medal at the Society of Illustrators in 2008. When he's not drawing, Adam enjoys cooking, playing drums, and surfing in the cold Pacific waters. See Adam's work at adammccauley.com. Mary Peterson: Illustrator and Social Networker - Children's picture book illustrator Mary Peterson tells funny stories with her art. Her books include award-winning Wiggle and Waggle (Charlesbridge) and No Time to Nap (Heyday books). Coming soon from Charlesbridge is Piggies In The Pumpkin Patch, which she also co-authored. Visit Mary at marypeterson.com. Thumbnail Sketches: Emergent Illustrators It's been a banner year for first-time illustrators Cathy June Arneson, Diane Browning, Steven Corvelo, Laura Lacamara and Irina Mirskaya. They'll share their success stories and new projects in our panel discussion featuring emergent illustrators. |
Promotional Postcard ContestDEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 7, 2009!Back by popular demand! Get ready for your next promotional mailing by submitting a postcard design to the Promo Postcard Contest. The winner will receive 250 postcards printed with his/her winning design ready to stamp, label, and mail! It's all about Promotion! Promotion! Promotion! Contest Rules & Guidelines*1. You must be a member of the SCBWI and registered for this conference.2. You may submit one (1) postcard design (be sure to include both front and back images). 3. Your submission must conform to the following specs for both the front and the back:
5. No submissions will be returned. 6. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 7, 2009! 7. Email your submission: CLICK HERE to submit your artwork to Illustrators Day. 8. Submissions not in compliance with the rules will not be considered. 9. The winner will be awarded his/her printed postcards at Illustrator's Day 2009. The Promo Postcard Contest is free! * Guidelines are subject to change without notice. All contest judges will remain anonymous. Portfolio Display & Contests:Illustrator's Day portfolios are showcased all day, allowing attendees and art buyers plenty of time for viewing. Participation in the display and contests is free!To maximize your experience, here's what you need to know:
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| NEW! We're inviting all Illustrator's Day attendees to share their most successful promo strategies. We'll choose three lucky marketing mavens to present their winning ideas at Illustrator's Day. All submissions will be compiled into one handy list and included in the ID Packet. Email your submission: CLICK HERE to submit your promo idea to Illustrators Day by October 15. |
Children's book professionals will provide a 10-15 minute, one-on-one review of your work. All reviewers know how to give honest, insightful feedback in a nurturing way.There are a limited number of private critique slots available, so register early! The Portfolio Reviews are open to all levels. |
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Just A Few More Things . . .
Book Table
Share your work! Illustrators and authors are invited to bring a copy of published books or magazines they've illustrated and/or written. The books will not be for sale, but will be on display for the enjoyment of those attending Illustrator's Day. You will be responsible for making sure you take your work home with you at the end of the day.Postcard Exchange - It's Like Trading Cards for Illustrators!
If you're like us, you have lots and lots of extra promotional postcards leftover from past mailings. And, if you're like us, you also tend to collect lots and lots of things - especially if they have pretty pictures on them! This year, Illustrator's Day will feature a Postcard Exchange Table where you can bring some of your leftover postcards to share with other illustrators. And who knows - you might just pick up a few to add to your own collection!SCBWI-LA Illustrator's Day 2009
Saturday, November 7, 20098:00am to 5:00pm
Clairbourn School
8400 Huntington Drive, San Gabriel, CA
Fees & Registration
The cost for the day (including lunch) is $80 for members, $85 for students, and $90 for non-members.Private portfolio reviews, $10
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ILLUSTRATOR'S DAY 2009.
For More Information
CLICK HERE to send an e-mail to Illustrators Day.For everyone's benefit we ask that you not bring children to Illustrator's Day. Thank you.
Directions:
Take the 210 Freeway eastbound to San Gabriel Boulevard exit, turn right on San Gabriel Boulevard OR westbound, take Sierra Madre exit, turn left on San Gabriel Boulevard. Go south, turn left on Huntington Drive. Clairbourn School is on the right, 1 block.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ILLUSTRATOR'S DAY 2009.