A Writers Conference and a "Literary Rock Star"
Chat with editors, agents, writers and illustrators of P-YA books at the upcoming Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) conference. It's on October 3, and sponsored by the Central and Southern Ohio SCBWI Chapter. Guest editors, writers and agents include Kaylan Adair, associate editor-Candlewick Press, Ruta Rimas, assistant editor-Balzer & Bray, Shelley Pearsall, agent Erin Murphy, Cinda Chima, Jenn Stark, Constance McGeorge, Tracie Vaughn Zimmer, and Joe Kovach. Limited to 120 participants.
When: Oct 3
Where: University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 3110 Olentangy River Road, Columbus
Time: 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $135 (late reg. and some workshops are extra). Online registration.
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Yes, there really are "Literary Rock Stars." And Rolling Stone has decreed that David Sedaris is definitely one of them. If you've read Sedaris (Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day), or heard him on NPR or in person, then you know why. If you haven't seen him, then you're in for a treat. The last time this witty, irreverent “literary rock star” was here, people packed the Palace Theatre.
When: Oct 17
Where: Palace Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $46.50-$66.50