2012
Mar. 17 Sat. 3-4pm THE STRAND BOOKSTORE presents LAURA LEE GULLEDGE reading from Page by Paige.
In Page By Paige, Paige Turner has just moved to New York with her family, and she's having some trouble adjusting to the big city. In the pages of her sketchbook, she tries to make sense of her new life, including trying out her secret identity: artist. As she makes friends and starts to explore the city, she slowly brings her secret identity out into the open, a process that is equal parts terrifying and rewarding.
After the reading, kids will participate in a craft time called Mirror Self Portraits. No special artistic skills are necessary! With a background in art education, Laura Lee (http://whoislauralee.blogspot.com/) specializes in leading activities that foster introspection as well as cultivate creativity.
INFO: http://www.strandbooks.com/children-family-hour LOCATION: Strand Bookstore, 12th Street and Broadway, NYC
Mar. 19 Mon. 6-7:30pm WOMEN IN ANIMATION welcomes BOB HIGGINS, Executive Vice President of Children's
Programming & Family Entertainment at Freemantle Media. Learn more Freemantle and the kinds of shows they are producing.
FEE: $10 donation. Students are free with a valid ID. RSVP : To Lisa Goldman at lisaggoldman@yahoo.com by Friday, March 16th
LOCATION: Little Airplane Productions, 207 Front St. in the South St. Seaport.
To Join Women In Animation, just visit: http://wia.animationblogspot.com/join-now/
Mar. 19-22 BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR, Bologna Italy.
The Illustrators Café (http://www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com/en/mostraillustratori/) is a lively meeting place at the very heart of the Children’s Book Fair where people get together to discuss the sector’s novelties, meet publishers, writers and favourite artists, or to introduce themselves to professionals looking for new talent. Among the many scheduled events, one cannot miss attending the meeting with the Jury to learn and discuss the reasons behind their selections.
INFO: http://www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com/en/
Mar. 24 Sat. 2pm NYPL'S CHILDREN'S LITERARY SALON presents APPS FOR KIDS: CREATIVITY MEETS TECHNOLOGY. What is the current state of picture book apps for kids today? How are they made? How do you balance technical concerns with kid-appeal and educational benefits? Author/illustrator ROXIE MUNRO and MATT BASSETT of One Hundred Robots tackle these and other issues in the brave new world of apps with host BETSY BIRD. LOCATION: Berger Forum, New York Public Library (the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building), 42nd Street and 5th Avenue, NYC.
Mar. 25 Sun. 3-4pm POWERHOUSE presents WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH READING with SELINA ALKO & SEAN QUALLS.
Celebrate Women's History Month with Selina Alko and Sean Qualls! Selina Alko will be reading from Every-Day Dress-Up, a story about a girl who ditches her fairy princess costumes to dress up like great women in history. Sean Qualls will be reading from Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald, a biography of the famed jazz singer's youth. RSVP: kids@powerHouseArena.com INFO: 718.666.3049 LOCATION: powerHouse Arena, 37 Main St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mar. 31 Sat. 11am GREENLIGHT BOOKSTORE presents ANITA LOBEL: 10 Hungry Rabbits.
New York City-based author and illustrator Anita Lobel presents her new picture book, 10 Hungry Rabbits: Counting and Color Concepts. Caldecott Honor Book artist Anita Lobel combines learning to count with color concepts in this mouth-watering celebration of good things to eat. Anita will give a drawing presentation after story time. INFO: 718.246.0200 / http://greenlightbookstore.com/event/story-time-anita-lobel
LOCATION: 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland), Brooklyn, NY 11217
Mar. 31 Sat. 1-3pm BOOKS OF WONDER presents BATTER UP! with MATT TAVARES, DIANE DEGROAT and others. INFO: (212) 989-3270, http://www.booksofwonder.com/events.asp LOCATION: Books of Wonder, 18 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
Apr. 1 Sun. 1pm BANK STREET BOOKS presents CARL HIAASEN. The bestselling author of Hoot and Flush takes a bite out of reality TV in his hysterical new eco-centric mystery, Chomp. As with his previous novels for young readers, his latest adventure is jam-packed with quirky characters, comic twists and all the elements of the classic whodunit. INFO: 212.678.1654 / http://bankstreetbooks.com/information.php?info_id=3 LOCATION: Bank Street Bookstore , Broadway and 112th Street, New York, NY 10025
Apr. 1 Sun. 1pm THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM presents TESTING THE ICE: A CONVERSATION WITH KADIR NELSON, SHARON ROBINSON AND SCOTT SIMON. Kadir Nelson; Sharon Robinson, Jackie Robinson's daughter and the director of Educational Programming for Major League Baseball; and Scott Simon, author of Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball, will reflect on the personal and professional life of the famed baseball player, Jackie Robinson. Book signing to Follow. FREE with Museum admission.
INFO: http://www.carlemuseum.org/Programs_Events/Upcoming LOCATION: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
Apr. 7 Sat. 12 Noon BROOKLYN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM hosts "MAKING CHILDREN'S APPS", an illustrated presentation. INFO: (718) 735-4400, http://www.brooklynkids.org/ LOCATION: Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Apr. 14 Sat. 12-2pm BOOKS OF WONDER hosts A CALDECOTT AND NEWBERY CELEBRATION! Meet award-winning authors and illustrators JOHN ROCCO, LANE SMITH, EUGENE YELCHIN, JACK GANTOS and others as they read and autograph their latest books. INFO: (212) 989-3270, http://www.booksofwonder.com/events041412.asp LOCATION: Books of Wonder, 18 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
Apr. 26-28 Thurs.-Sat. 41ST ASJA WRITERS CONFERENCE (ANNUAL AMERICAN SOCIETY OF JOURNALISTS AND AUTHORS).
With more than 80 workshops and panels, the conference will break down industry barriers and bring a successful freelance career within your reach. ASJA2012 can help you uncover new income streams and ways to boost your bottom line. Learn how to market yourself to editors and agents. Gain access to professional, seasoned writers through numerous networking opportunities. See the latest information on publishing technology. Meet experts on topics ranging from social networking business strategies to craft, technology, breaking into new markets and more. INFO: http://www.asja.org/wc/ LOCATION: THE ROOSEVELT HOTEL, 45 East 45th St. at Madison Avenue, NYC
May 6 Sun. CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATOR GROUP - TBA
May 18 Fri. EZRA JACK KEATS FOUNDATION and BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY host a Student Awards Ceremony for entries from the EJK Bookmaking Competion. Central Library will host the event and and exhibition of winning entries will be on display from May 2nd. INFO: 718.230.2487 LOCATION: BPL Central Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn.
May 20 Sun. 1pm BANK STREET BOOKS presents MICHAEL BUCKLEY. The New York Times bestselling author of the NERDS series talks about the final installment of the hugely popular The Sisters Grimm series — a funny, suspenseful, and fast-paced series spun off of classic fairy tales. INFO: 212.678.1654 / http://bankstreetbooks.com/information.php?info_id=3 LOCATION: Bank Street Bookstore , Broadway and 112th Street, New York, NY 10025
Jun. 4-7 NYC BOOK EXPO AMERICA (BEA): the premier publishing event in North America where the book tradition converges with the digital revolution. Discover authors, new titles, new ideas, new technologies, and the passion driving the industry.
INFO: http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/ LOCATION: Javits Center. 655 West 34th Street, New York, N.Y. 10001.
Jun. 30-July 1 TENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE BOOK, Barcelona, Spain
The Book Conference serves as an inclusive forum for examining the past, current and future role of the book. It proceeds from recognition that although the book is an old medium of expression, it embodies half a millennium's experience of recording knowledge. Its pervasive influence continues to shape newer forms of information technology, while at the same time providing a reference point for innovation.
LOCATION: Universidad Abat Oliba CEU, Barcelona, Spain
INFO: http://www.booksandpublishing.com/conference-2012/Or go to Facebook, Twitter, or Flickr at http://www.BooksandPublishing.com/conference-2012/ .
Jul. 14 Sat. 1pm THE ERIC CARLE presents JOY, ENGAGEMENT, AND THE ART OF THE BOOK with PAT CUMMINGS. Joy,
Whether creating books herself, conducting her annual Children’s Book Boot Camp, teaching Children’s Book Illustration or co-hosting Cover 2 Cover, a talk show about children’s books and the people who create them, Pat Cummings is doing what she loves best. Join her as she shares her stories, talks about her process, and ponders the past, present, and future of children’s books. FREE with Museum Admission or Conference Registration LOCATION: The Eric Carle Museum
Jul. 16-20 2012 MAZZA SUMMER CONFERENCE: Children's Picture Books with DAN YACCARINO, BORIS KULIKOV, WENDELL MINOR, DAVID DIAZ, PETER MCCARTY and others.
INFO: http://www.findlay.edu/offices/resources/mazza/adulteducation/summerconferences/summerconferenceinfo.htm LOCATION: Findlay Univ., 1000 N. Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840-3695
Sep. 8 Sat. 11am-4pm THE 7TH ANNUAL PRINCETON CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL. The Princeton community is one that loves the library and loves books. The Princeton Children's Book Festival is a celebration of this pairing. This well attended event continues to grow yearly and promises something for everyone. Here you may meet your favorite author or illustrator, listen to them discuss their work, have a book autographed or just have the opportunity to talk to them about their inspiration.
This is a free rain or shine event that offers many additional fun activities throughout the afternoon. It is an event that should not be missed. INFO: http://princetonlibrary.org/children/festival/index.html
LOCATION: Princeton Public Library and the Alfred Hines Plaza, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Sept. 23 Sun. BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL is the largest free literary event in New York City, presenting an array of national and international literary stars and emerging authors. One of America’s premier book festivals, this hip, smart diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages to enjoy authors and the festival’s lively literary marketplace.
INFO: http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/BBF/Home LOCATION: Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn NY 11201
Oct. 24 Wed. SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS presents THE ORIGINAL ART SHOW 2012 Opening.
Information to come. LOCATION: Society of Illustrators, 128 East 63rd St., New York, NY 10065
Oct. 27 Sat. 2-3pm NYPL CHILDREN'S LITERARY SALON presents CROCKETT JOHNSON AND RUTH KRAUSS: How an Unlikely Couple Found Love, Dodged the FBI, and Transformed Children's Literature.
An illustrated talk by PHILIP NEL, focusing on Johnson and Krauss in the 1950s, the period in which they reinvent the modern picture book, and the FBI places them under surveillance. Working with legendary Harper editor Ursula Nordstrom, Johnson publishes Harold and the Purple Crayon (1955), and Krauss begins her decade-long collaboration with Maurice Sendak, creating the groundbreaking A Hole Is to Dig (1952), A Very Special House (1953) and six others. And FBI builds a file on Johnson, opening his mail, monitoring his bank account, and noting the names of people who visited or phoned. Drawing from the biography (forthcoming September 2012) that shares its title with this talk, Nel offers a story of art, publishing, politics, and the power of the imagination. INFO: http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/36/node/152937?lref=36%2Fcalendar
LOCATION: NYPL, 42nd St. and 5th Ave., Stephen A. Schwarzman Bldg., South Court Auditorium
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Mar. 2-Mar. 31st ANIMAZING GALLERY presents THE ART OF DR. SEUSS - A Retrospective to commemorate the 108th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss). This educational exhibition focuses on the artistic contributions made by Dr Seuss in the 20th century. A collection of nearly 100 pieces of art and sculptures which will be on display through the month. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday 10-7 PM and Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM. INFO: 212.226.7374, http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=fgcprfdab&v=001Fhn5qKCt466jDzUHVObJWm_r4U9Bz8EgDa7POR4Dv5sishKio6jUA5gSEMXGWyE9i2oRQX7kQrdQRq6o2e8i6fzzB_mwgZG4eGDD4QGyNeMYG9J6csdnjeHcGtmEhWVz_mN_1I9JBPc%3D
LOCATION: Animazing Gallery, 54 Greene Street (at Broome in SoHo), New York, NY 10013
Mar. 1 - Apr. 18, 2012 BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY exhibits JOHN NICKLE'S Hans My Hedgehog and Other Illustrated Tales, a show of 24 of the illustrations from his book. INFO: info@johnnickle.net LOCATION: Dweck Center Lobby, Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn NY.
Feb. 9-May 26, 2012 THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATED LITERATURE hosts THE FANTASTIC WORLD OF DAN YACCARINO. Yaccarino's internationally recognized art style has earned him a large following in Japan, exhibits in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Rome, and a visit to the White House. His work has been recognized with a host of awards including the prestigious Bologna Ragazzi, The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated, ALA Notable and the Parents Choice Award. INFO: 325.673.4586 / http://www.nccil.org/experience/artists/Yaccarino/index.htm LOCATION: 102 Cedar / Abilene, Texas 79601
Mar. 3-Jun. 3, 2012 THE BROOKLYN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM presents A TRAVELING EXHIBIT CELEBRATING CHILDREN'S BOOKS. Quilts by MURIEL FELDSHUH will be displayed in the Library of the Museum. INFO: www.brooklynkids.org, 718.735.4400. LOCATION: Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn, Ave., Brooklyn N.Y. 11213
Oct. 24 - Dec. 22, 2012 THE SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS presents THE ORIGINAL ART SHOW 2012.
LOCATION: Society of Illustrators, 128 East 63rd St., New York, NY 10065
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No Deadline - Publishers LEE & LOW have a new imprint, Tu Books, which is open to unsolicited submissions. They focus on diverse fantasy and science fiction for middle graders and young adult, particularly stories that feature people of color as main characters. They are looking for all sorts of settings and stories, for ages 8-18. INFO: www.leeandlow.com/p/tu.mhtml
No Deadline - Milkweed Editions invites writers to submit their works of fiction for middle-grade readers for the Milkweed Prize for Children’s Literature. The winning author will receive a $10,000 cash prize and publication of their novel by Milkweed Editions. * * * We are now accepting submissions for the 2012 prize. There is no deadline for submissions, all manuscripts submitted to Milkweed Editions for publication will be considered for the prize. * * * Complete information: http://tinyurl.com/4ld3c3s
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INFORMATION FOR RECURRING EVENTS:
BOOKS OF WONDER 18 West 18th Street; New York, NY 10011 (212) 989-3270
ILLUSTRATORS AT THE GUILD A booming group of enthusiastic artists who share the love of children's publishing. Join our meetings to rub elbows with industry editors and art directors. Learn and get the inside scoop. Meetings will focus on all genres of illustration, in traditional and digital illustration. Meetings are held on every first Thursday of the month. Get your portfolio reviewed. Hear the success stories of children's book illustrators, share news, get feedback and network over refreshments. The meeting is free to Guild members and Non-members. Time/Date: 1st Thursday of every month, 6:30pm. Location: 32 Broadway, Suite #1114, NYC 10004 /Chair: Gerard Lilavois falconclan@hotmail.com Directions: take the 2,3 to Wall St. 4,5 Bowling Green.
New School University Writing for Children Forum: Alvin Johnson/J.M Kaplan Hall, 66 W. 12th St., Rm. 510 Admission: $5; free to all students and New School faculty, staff, and alumni w/ID/Tickets: The New School Box Office, 66 W. 12th St., main floor, M-F, 1-7p.m./ Reservations and inquiries can be made by emailing boxoffice@newschool.edu or calling 212.229.5488
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Metro New York Tuesday Professional Series http://home.nyc.rr.com/scbwimetrony/ Location: The Anthroposophical Society, New York Branch , 138 West 15th Street (between 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.) Doors open at 6:45pm. Meetings run from 7-9pm. $15 for SCBWI members, $20 for nonmembers. Payment is accepted at the door. Attendance limited to 80 people.
SCBWI Metro New York Tuesday Professional Series
Meetings are generally on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from October to May. Check the calendar close to the event as dates may change. Meeting are held at: The Anthroposophical Society, New York Branch, 138 West 15th Street (between 6th Avenue & 7th Avenue). Doors open at 6:45pm. Meeting runs from 7-9pm / $15 for SCBWI members; $20 for nonmember / To pre-register for any or all of the speakers, please mail a check to: SCBWI Metro NY, P.O. Box 1475, New York, NY 10276-1475
List which meetings and make check payable to: SCBWI Metro NY /If pre-registered but not checked in by 6:50pm, your seat will be assigned to someone else. Pre-registration is recommended: We do accept payment at the door; however, due to the popularity of the Professional Series, meetings may SELL OUT.
