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Date(s) - 05/03/2022 - 05/31/2022
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WELCOME to SCBWI-IL Recordings BY REQUEST
SPRING 2022 Recordings BY REQUEST
Available May 3 through May 31
REGISTRATION to VIEW RECORDINGS OPENS MAY 3.
Enjoy UNLIMITED viewings of the following programs for an entire month with a small convenience fee.
Most recordings, unless otherwise noted are $10 /each SCBWI Members / $15 each non-members
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UPCOMING SPRING RECORDINGS
SPRING 2022 Recordings BY REQUEST
Available May 3 through May 31
FIND OUT WHAT INDIE BOOK MARKETERS CAN DO FOR YOU!
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In this Q&A program, Carolyn Crimi leads a discussion with Barbara Fisch and Sarah Shealy about the role of freelance publicists, how Blue Slip Media works with authors and publishers, the types of services they offer, and helpful tips for building an author’s brand and fan-base.
Barbara Fisch and Sarah Shealy were the associate directors of publicity for Harcourt Children’s Books for many years before starting their own children’s book publicity and marketing firm, Blue Slip Media, in 2009. They currently work on projects for Random House, Scholastic, Red Comet Press, and other publishers, as well as for individual authors such as Kathi Appelt, Carolyn Crimi, Laura Gehl, Jeanne Walker Harvey, Sandra Nickel, and others. They work exclusively with children’s books and have over twenty years of experience marketing and publicizing picture books and novels to reviewers, teachers, librarians, parents, kids, and booksellers. Well-versed in all aspects of the ever-changing marketplace, they enjoy the challenge of helping books and authors find their best audiences.
Thank you to Barbara Fisch and Sarah Shealy for donating their time. Gratitude to Carolyn Crimi, Ilana Ostrar and Anny Rusk and our North Suburban Network Community
Free Air Date: March 09 2022
Recording available until 11:59 PM CST May 31, 2022
Trouble viewing? Email Deborah Topolski, Co-RA
FROM TEENS TO TWEENS with Rena Barron
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SCBWI PAL and Published Members, please join us for a virtual Food For Thought presentation with Rena Barron on writing across age groups. As the author of two simultaneously released fantasy trilogies for teen and tween readers, Rena speaks to the joys and challenges of juggling multiple deadlines, working with different editors, marketing to diverse audiences, and staying inspired through it all.
Thank you to Lizzie Cooke & Becky Siegel, Food For Thought Co-Coordinators, and our Published Member Community
Free Air Date: March 19, 2022
Recording available until 11:59 PM CST May 31, 2022
Trouble viewing? Email Deborah Topolski, Co-RA
GRAPHIC NOVELS: Anything you’ve wanted to know about Graphic Novels and so much more!
with Pav Kovacic
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Join Illustration Network Co-Rep Pav Kovacic as he shares what is sure to be a mini master class on ALL things Graphic Novels: Intro, History, Definitions, Vocabulary, Structure, How to Read them, How to Write them, How to Illustrate them, How to Pitch them, and countless other information nuggets and resources.
Thank you to Co-Network Representatives Rich Green & Pav Kovacic and the C-A Illustrator Network Community. Pav donated his presentation time and talent.
Free Air Date: April 9, 2022. Recording available until 11:59 PM CST May 31, 2022
Trouble viewing? Email Deborah Topolski, Co-RA
Featuring Jordan Snowden, marketer with Astra Publishing House
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Jordan Snowden is an award-winning journalist turned digital marketer. Currently, she works full-time for Astra Publishing House as a marketing and publicity assistant, in addition to freelancing for The Seattle Times and Apartment Therapy, among others. She also runs @jord_reads_books, a book-focused Instagram account where she connects with other bookworms. In her free time, Jordan can be found with a book in her hand or DIYing something with her husband.
Thank you to Kate Hannigan & Natascha Tarpley, Southside Chicago Network Co-Network Representatives and our Chicago Southside Community
Free Air Date: April 14, 2022
Recording available until 11:59 PM CST May 31, 2022
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with Carolyn Crimi
Thank you to Debra Daugherty, Springfield Scribes Network Representative and our Scribes Community
Free Air Date: May 2, 2022
Recording available until 11:59 PM CST June 3, 2022
Trouble viewing? Email Deborah Topolski, Co-RA
2022 SCBWI-IL Spring Thaw Coaching Chats
(2) Recordings available until 11:59 PM CST June 9, 2022
SCBWI Member: $25
Non-Member: $45
Join the Spring Thaw Team for 2 intimate chats with our all-star faculty.
How our kidlit professionals scout for new talent, coach clients and create literary line-ups.
Agent Coaching Chat: CLICK TO WATCH RECORDING WITH PASSWORD
Hosted by Deborah Topolski
Alexandra Weiss, Agent, Azantian Literary Agency
Joanna MacKenzie, Agent, Nelson Literary Agency
Editor Coaching Chat: CLICK TO WATCH RECORDING WITH PASSWORD
Hosted by Jen Wagh
Alicia Sparrow, Acquisitions Editor, Chicago Review Press
Wendy McClure, Senior Editor, Sourcebookss Kids & Sourcebooks Fire
Trouble viewing? Email Deborah Topolski, Co-RA
UPCOMING MAY PROGRAMS
Available 1 business day after May event date and available for unlimited viewing for one month.
with Esther Hershenhorn, Sarah Aronson & Esther Reisberg
Do you ever wonder if your submissions could use a competitive advantage? Come join Esther Hershenhorn, Sarah Aronson, and Esther Reisberg as they share how they can help you whip your manuscript into shape. Each of them will share insights into how they help their clients and then the floor will be open to your questions.
The descriptive appositive TeachingAuthor describes Esther Hershenhorn perfectly. She authors award-winning picture books, middle grade fiction and nonfiction while teaching Writing for Children at Chicago’s Newberry Library and the University of Chicago’s Writer’s Studio. Helping others tell their stories, especially to children, is truly her story. She proudly considers the writers and students she’s been honored to teach and coach the past 25 years her “storied treasures.” A veritable SCBWI Poster Child who advocates for children’s book creators, Esther served 17 years as the Illinois Chapter’s Regional Advisor, 10 years on SCBWI’s Board of Advisors and currently as SCBWI-Illinois’ Regional Advisor Emerita. Though a Philly Girl at heart and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Esther has proudly worn Cubbie Blue since moving to Chicago many life chapters ago. The Hope and Determination required of all die-hard Cubs fans serves her well as she seeds and feeds writers of all ages. Visit www.estherhershenhorn.com/coach to learn more about Esther’s coaching. You can also read Esther’s blog posts at www.TeachingAuthors.com
Sarah Aronson began writing for kids and teens when someone in an exercise class dared her to try. Since then, she has earned an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She’s published a bunch of books from picture books to novels. When Sarah is not writing or reading (or practicing yoga or riding her bike), she loves working with other writers one on one or in her classes with amazing Highlights Foundation and Writers on the Net. Warning: When she gets really excited, she makes funny faces and talks with her hands. Don’t be shocked if she talks about the power of play. Like tips? Her weekly newsletter offers thoughts on the process and writing prompts that help you find your story. She lives in Chicago, Illinois. Find out more at www.saraharonson.com.
Esther Reisberg fell in love with reading at age three, and quickly became the go-to editor for her classmates in elementary school (and beyond). She began making books her business in 2012, when she had her first editorial internship at an independent publishing company. After a stint in magazines, she interned at Phoenix International Publications, Inc., and spent three years in editorial and production at Kidsbooks Publishing before branching out as a freelance editor. She currently works on projects for Scholastic, National Geographic Kids, Penguin Young Readers, Albert Whitman, ABRAMS, and other publishers, as well as for independent authors. A self-described professional bookworm, Esther recently joined the team at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers as a production editor. Her inner three-year-old is absolutely delighted that (slightly older) Esther gets to work in an industry that delivers the magic of books to kids of all ages. Visit https://reedsy.com/esther-reisberg for more information.
Thank you to Carolyn Crimi, Ilana Ostrar and Anny Rusk and our North Suburban Network Community
Free Air Date: May 11, 2022
Recording available until 11:59 PM CST June 16, 2022
Trouble viewing? Email Deborah Topolski, Co-RA
Unlocking Memories and Uncovering Stories
with Beth Finke
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—Hand Out CLICK HERE
Author, journalist and teacher Beth Finke will lead a discussion on ways writing memoir and first-person narratives could apply –and benefit — the writing you do for children.
Through observation exercises and writing prompts, Beth’s workshop will answer common questions about getting started, the difference between autobiography and memoir, exposing family secrets, using pen names and pseudonyms, finding and working with publishers.
A fun and easy-going workshop to discover ways friends, family, celebrations, milestones, moments and place can be catalysts for unlocking memories and uncovering stories.
Beth Finke likes to write, read and edit stories. Her children’s book, “Hani and Beth: Safe & Sound,” was published in print and in Braille in 2007. Written from her Seeing Eye dog’s point of view, it won the ASPCA’s Henry Bergh Award for Children’s Literature that year. Beth has written a couple of books for adults, too: “Long Time, No See” (a memoir about adapting to sight loss at age 25) and “Writing Out Loud” (about the memoir-writing classes she leads for older adults in Chicago). Beth returned to her role as children’s book writer for a short bit this year, penning two textbooks for an “Understanding Disabilities” project Sleeping Bear Press will publish for elementary schools this Fall.
Find out more at www.bethfinke.com and on twitter @BethFinke
Thank you to Sallie Wolf & Sarah Hammond, Oak Park Network Co-Representatives and our OP Network Community
Free Air Date: May 13, 2022
Recording available until 11:59 PM CST June 16, 2022
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