Fort Mason, San Francisco

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Speakers

Christy Ottaviano – Editorial Director, Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt & Company

After 15 years in the editorial department at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, Christy Ottaviano launched her own imprint in 2008. She acquires and edits the full range of children's books, from preschool readers through teens. Her goal is to develop new talent and help to shape writers and artists into prominent presences among readers. Recent books include "Bridget's Beret," by Tom Lichtenheld, and "Black Magic," by Dinah Johnson and R. Gregory Christie. Both got Booklist starred reviews.

Barney Saltzberg –Children's Book Author/Illustrator/Singer/Songwriter

Barney has written and illustrated many books for children including the best selling "Animal Kisses," "Baby Animal Kisses," (Children's Book of the Month Club main selection) and "Peekaboo Kisses." Barney's latest book is "All Around the Seasons." He will inspire us with great ideas for enhancing the text of the book. And we'll have fun.

Individual Portfolio Critiques and a "First Look" Panel Discussion by:

Christy Ottaviano- Editorial Director/ Christy Ottaviano Books

Barney Saltzberg- Author/Illustrator

Kristine Brogno- Art Director- Chronicle

John Clapp- Asst. Professor of Illustration at San Jose State

Abigail Samoun- Editor- Tricycle

Dana Goldberg- Publisher- Children's Book Press

Renee Ting- Publisher- Shen's Books

Portfolio Display

Illustrators are invited to bring portfolios for display along with business cards and/or postcards. No charge. The faculty will have a private viewing of the portfolios and will mark one image in your portfolio he/she feels would make the best promo piece.

Prices

$90 early registration for SCBWI members (before August 25)

$95 regular registration for SCBWI members (after August 25)

$110 for non-members (no discount for early registration)

$50 for individual portfolio review