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 ANDREA WELCH is an Editor at Beach Lane Books, a San Diego based imprint of Simon & Schuster. She has the pleasure of working with a long list of wonderful authors and illustrators. Recent books she has edited include Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth by Sarah Weeks, illustrated by Robert Neubecker; Hello Baby! by Mem Fox, illustrated by Steve Jenkins; and the Brownie & Pearl series by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Brian Biggs. Andrea acquires projects ranging from very young picture books to middle-grade and teen novels -- especially those that are filled with heart, humor, and irresistible characters. Visit Beach Lane Books |
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 SUSAN SHERMAN has been designing children's books since 1977. She is presently art director at Charlesbridge Publishing, in Waterton, Massachusetts. Over the years, she has been Art Director of Children's Trade Books at Houghton Mifflin, Creative Director at Little, Brown and Company, as well as running her own graphic design business, Ars Agassiz. She has been fortunate enough to have worked with some of the most well known illustrators and authors in the field, including Felicia Bond, Margot Apple, Jane Dyer, Michael Emberley, Barry Moser, Ed Young, Jane Yolen, David Macaulay, Pau Estrada, Allen Say, Salley Mavor, and Chris Van Allsburg. Susan received a bachelor of fine arts from the Rhode Island School of Design and a master of liberal arts degree in archeology from Harvard University. Visit Charlesbridge |
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 GISELLE POTTER's parents and grandparents are all artists, so it’s not surprising that she became one too. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1994 She spent her last year in Rome with RISD’s European Honors Program. Her first children's book, Mr. Semolina-Semolinus, a Greek Folktale, was published in 1997, and since then she's illustrated 20 more books. The Year I didn't Go to School and Chloe’s Birthday... and Me, is about her family. In addition to her children's books, Ms. Potter also works extensively in advertising. Her clients include Budget, National Geographic, Kirin Beer, and Persil. Her pictures have been shown and awarded frequently at the Society of Illustrators in both New York and LA, and are always at Storyopolis in Los Angeles. For the past 3 years, her work has been chosen for the American Illustration website. She lives with her husband, Kier, and daughters Pia and Isabel in the Hudson Valley. Visit Giselle Potter |
 SCOTT MAGOON is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including Ugly Fish by Kara LaReau (a CCBC Blue Ribbon winner); Rabbit and Squirrel by Kara LaReau; The Luck of the Loch Ness Monster by Alice Flaherty (named to the 2009-2010 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List); Otto Grows Down by Michael Sussman, and Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, about which the New York Times said: "Scott Magoon's witty drawings get the tone just right." He is also both the author and illustrator of Hugo & Miles; I've Painted Everything, and Mystery Ride. Scott Magoon is currently the art director at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Children. He lives in the Boston area with his wife and two sons. Visit Scott Magoon |
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ILLUSTRATOR'S DAY 2011
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 1, 2011 AND SAVE WITH THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
The winner will receive free tuition and a portfolio review voucher to either the 2012 Summer Conference in Los Angeles or the 2013 Winter Conference in New York.* The winning children's illustration will also be featured in Kite Tales, and will be used as a prompt for the scholarship contest for writers.THE CONTEST: Please create an original illustrated book cover based on this "mashed-up" title: "The Phantom Tollbooth of the Opera."
SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST GUIDELINES:
1. You must be a member of the Los Angeles chapter of SCBWI.
2. You may enter only once.
3. Submit your artwork to the following specs:
- JPEG file format, 72 dpi resolution
- Maximum length 1500 pixels, maximum width 1500 pixels OR maximum size - 8.5" x 11"
- RGB color mode
5. Email your submission to LAillustratorsday@yahoo.com no later than OCTOBER 1, 2011.
6. Please include in the subject line of your email the words ILLUSTRATION CONTEST.
7. No submission will be returned. Do not send originals.
8. Submissions not in compliance with the rules will not be considered.
9. The judge(s), while highly qualified, shall remain anonymous.
10. Please note: the illustrator of the winning illustration will agree to give permission for the image to be used as a prompt for the scholarship contest for writers.
*Transportation and lodging are not included with free tuition.
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.PROMO POSTCARD CONTEST RULES AND GUIDELINES*:
1. You must be a member of SCBWI and registered for this conference.
2. Please submit only one (1) postcard entry (include both front and back images).
3. Your submission must conform to the following specs for both the front and back:
- PDF file format, 300 dpi resolution
- Size: 4" x 6" plus 1/8" bleed
- CMYK color mode for both sides.
5. Label the file with your name (i.e. joan.smith.pdf). Email your submission to LAillustratorsday@yahoo.com Include in the subject line of your email the words POSTCARD CONTEST.
6. Submissions not in compliance with the rules will not be considered.
7. The winner will be awarded his/her printed postecards at Illustrator's Day 2011.
*Guidelines are subject to change without notice. Judges will remain anonymous.
Bring your portfolio and promotional materials to include in the portfolio display.
1. Only 8.5" x 11" portfolios will be accepted. NO easels, collapsible walls or over-size books will be accepted for display.
You only get one chance to make a first impression. Here's your opportunity to get inside a creative director's head and learn how to make sure your portfolio makes the right impression. One of our speakers will conduct a "First Impressions Critique" of select illustrations live, in front of the audience. Illustrations will be randomly selected for review from attendee’s submissions. For your chance to participate in the First Impressions Critique, you must adhere to the following guidelines:1. Submit your artwork to the following specs:
- JPEG file format, 72 dpi resolution
- Maximum length 1500 pixels, maximum width 1500 pixels OR maximum size - 8.5" x 11"
- RGB color mode
5. Email your submission to LAillustratorsday@yahoo.com no later than OCTOBER 1, 2011.
6. Please include in the subject line of your email the words FIRST IMPRESSIONS CRITIQUE.
7. Submissions not in compliance with the rules will not be considered.
There are a limited number of private critique slots available, so register early! Children's book professionals will provide 10-15 minute, one-on-one reviews of your work. The reviewers know how to give honest, insightful feedback in a nurturing way.
SCBWI-LA Illustrator's Day 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011 . 8:00 a.m. to 5:00.p.m.Clairbourn School . 8400 Huntington Drive, San Gabriel, CA
Payment:
- Members: $80
- Students: $85
- Non-members: $100
- Pay member rate if you join SCBWI today ($80 +$85 membership)
- Private Portfolio Review: $10
- If registered by October 1, 2011, subtract $5 for Early Bird Discount
- Please note: no refund after November 1, 2011. $15 charge for refund before November 1, 2011
- You may register at the door; however, only cash and checks acccepted at the door.
- Please be aware that we do not send confirmations.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ILLUSTRATOR'S DAY 2011
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 1, 2011 AND SAVE WITH THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
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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.For everyone's benefit we ask that you not bring children to Illustrator's Day. Thank you.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ILLUSTRATOR'S DAY 2011