May 14 Tues. 7:30pm SCBWI TUESDAY PROFESSIONAL SERIES presents LAUNCH YOUR BOOK WITH LOW-COST COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ONLINE MARKETING INITIATIVES with KELLIE CELLIA, Walden Pond Press. Kellie Celia has worked in a marketing and editorial capacity for the publishing arm of film production company Walden Media for the past seven years. INFO: http://www.scbwi.org/Regional-Chapters.aspx?R=32&sec=Events&g=2377
LOCATION: The Anthroposophical Society, 138 West 15th St. NYC
May 19 Sun. 11:30am-12:30pm POWERHOUSE on 8TH presents STORY TIME: NIGHT LIGHT by NICHOLAS BLECHMAN. Count the lights and, through die-cut pages, find out which vehicle they belong to! Part counting book, part guessing game, NIGHT LIGHT will delight children with its mix of color, design, and simplicity. INFO: 718.801.8375, http://powerhousearena.com/events/story-time-night-light-by-nicholas-blechman/ LOCATION: Powerhouse on 8th (Park Slope), 1111 8th Ave., Brooklyn NY
May 25 Sat. 11am-12 Noon GREENLIGHT BOOKSTORE presents STORY TIME: BABY BROTHER OR SISTER, WILL YOU LOOK LIKE ME? Children’s book authors SYLVIANE DIOUF and TOYOMI IGUS join author/illustrator SELINA ALKO for lively readings from their books that celebrate mixed and international heritage and the rich diversity within our families and communities.
INFO: 718.246.0200, http://greenlightbookstore.com/ LOCATION: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY
May 29 Wed. 6:30pm THE 21ST ANNUAL AUTHORS GUILD GALA. Details to come. INFO: 212.563.5904 LOCATION: Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street, NYC
Jun. 7-9 NJSCBWI ANNUAL JUNE CONFERENCE. Keynote speakers will include illustrator/author PETER BROWN and author LAUREN OLIVER. Both will give an additional presentation. INFO: http://www.scbwi.org/Regional-Chapters.aspx?R=30&sec=Events LOCATION: The Crowne Plaza-Holiday Inn Express, Princeton NJ
Jun. 11 Tues. 7:30pm SCBWI TUESDAY PROFESSIONAL SERIES presents SETTING THE SCENE: A constructive dialogue about better, believable world-building in middle-grade and YA, by looking at specific examples and applying the techniquest to your own work. RITA RIMAS is an editor for the Atheneum and Margaret K. McElderry imprints at Simon & Schuster, and edits picture books, middle-grade novels and teen novels.
Jun. 14-16 THE 21ST CENTURY CHILDREN'S NONFICTION CONFERENCE, SUNY, NEW PALTZ. The faculty includes writers, illustrators, publishers and editors. Workshops offered will be on creating books, e-books, apps, approaching publishers and digital developers with nonfiction ideas, and what publishers are looking for. One-to-one critiques and consultations will also be available.
Aug. 2-5 42ND ANNUAL SCBWI SUMMER CONFERENCE. L.A. Hear from top agents and editors on the state of the market, get inspired by award-winning authors and illustrators, attend small, targeted breakout workshops, and have a chance to connect with old friends and meet new ones! Whether you are an author or illustrator, published or unpublished, create picture books or young adult novels, you won't want to miss the SCBWI Summer Conference! INFO: http://www.scbwi.org/Pages.aspx/42nd-Annual-Summer-Conference LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA
Sept. 21-22 13TH ANNUAL LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL in Washington, D.C. More than 100 writers will be speaking including SUSAN COOPER, BRIAN FLOCA, JON KLASSEN, CHRISTOPHER MYERS, KADIR NELSON, KATHERINE PATERSON, LESA CLINE-RANSOME, JAMES RANSOME, JON AND CASEY SCIESZKA, MARK TEAGUE and others. Representatives from across the United States and its territories will celebrate their unique literary offerings in the Pavilion of the States. The Let’s Read America Pavilion will offer reading activities that are fun for the whole family. The Library of Congress Pavilion will showcase treasures in the Library’s vast online collections and offer information about Library programs. FREE and open to the public. TIME: Sat. 10 am - 5:30pm | Sun. noon - 5:30pm, rain or shine.
INFO: www.loc.gov/bookfest/ LOCATION: National Mall, between 9th and 14th streets, Washington, D.C.
Sept. 22 Sun. 10am-6pm BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL. The 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: Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn NY
Sept. 26 Thur. THE CARLE HONORS 2013. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will host a celebration in New York City to honor contributors to the field of children's books in four categories: Artist, CHRIS VAN ALLSBURG; Angel, LYNDA JOHNSON ROBB and CAROL RASCO; Mentor, PHYLLIS FOGELMAN, and Bridge, BARBARA BADER. Hosted by Eric and Barbara Carle, guests of the Honors include Museum patrons and board members, leaders in the field of children’s illustrated literature, representatives from early childhood education and advocacy, celebrities, and children’s media. Details and ticket information TBA.
Oct. 23 Wed. THE ORIGINAL ART SHOW at SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS
LOCATION: 128 East 63rd Street, NYC.
EXHIBITS (In order of closing Date)
May 6-May 26 THE 27TH ANNUAL EZRA JACK KEATS BOOKMAKING COMPETITION EXHIBITION @ BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. Grand Lobby & Youth Wing INFO: bklynpubliclibrary.org/events/exhibitions LOCATION: BPL Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Jan. 8 - Jun. 30, 2013 THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM presents The Caldecott Medal: 75 Years of Distinguished Illustration. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal, The Carle is featuring a special exhibition of high quality prints, organized by Barbara Elleman, in the Reading Library. In 1938, the first Caldecott Medal was presented to Dorothy Lathrop for Animals of the Bible, A Picture Book, and to mark the 75th anniversary of this award, Barbara Elleman has included a little over one-third of the honorees in the display. The exhibition is grouped into four categories: SNOW, HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAMS, FOLKLORE, and LONG LOVED, LONG REMEMBERED.
Join Guest Curator and former Book Links editor Barbara Elleman for an exhibition tour on January 20 at 3:00 pm. Free with Museum Admission. INFO: 413.658.1100 |http://www.carlemuseum.org/About_Us/Mission_History LOCATION: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
CONTESTS (In order of deadline)
July 29, 2013 THE GREENHOUSE FUNNY PRIZE. The Greenhouse Literary Agency looks for edgy, wincingly close-to-the-bone YA fiction, thrilling, commercial concepts with big surprises, and beautiful and heartfelt younger stories. In short, quality. And something they don’t see enough of: Funny. INFO: Entry guidelines, prize info, judges available at http://www.greenhouseliterary.com/index.php/site/funny_prize
RECURRING VENUES
BOOKCOURT
163 Court Street, Brooklyn NY
THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BOOK ART
413.658.1100 | 125 West Bay Road, Amherst MA 01002
May 19 Sun. 11:30am-12:30pm POWERHOUSE on 8TH presents STORY TIME: NIGHT LIGHT by NICHOLAS BLECHMAN. Count the lights and, through die-cut pages, find out which vehicle they belong to! Part counting book, part guessing game, NIGHT LIGHT will delight children with its mix of color, design, and simplicity. INFO: 718.801.8375, http://powerhousearena.com/events/story-time-night-light-by-nicholas-blechman/ LOCATION: Powerhouse on 8th (Park Slope), 1111 8th Ave., Brooklyn NY
May 25 Sat. 11am-12 Noon GREENLIGHT BOOKSTORE presents STORY TIME: BABY BROTHER OR SISTER, WILL YOU LOOK LIKE ME? Children’s book authors SYLVIANE DIOUF and TOYOMI IGUS join author/illustrator SELINA ALKO for lively readings from their books that celebrate mixed and international heritage and the rich diversity within our families and communities.
INFO: 718.246.0200, http://greenlightbookstore.com/ LOCATION: Greenlight Bookstore, 686 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY
May 29 Wed. 6:30pm THE 21ST ANNUAL AUTHORS GUILD GALA. Details to come. INFO: 212.563.5904 LOCATION: Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street, NYC
Jun. 7-9 NJSCBWI ANNUAL JUNE CONFERENCE. Keynote speakers will include illustrator/author PETER BROWN and author LAUREN OLIVER. Both will give an additional presentation. INFO: http://www.scbwi.org/Regional-Chapters.aspx?R=30&sec=Events LOCATION: The Crowne Plaza-Holiday Inn Express, Princeton NJ
Jun. 11 Tues. 7:30pm SCBWI TUESDAY PROFESSIONAL SERIES presents SETTING THE SCENE: A constructive dialogue about better, believable world-building in middle-grade and YA, by looking at specific examples and applying the techniquest to your own work. RITA RIMAS is an editor for the Atheneum and Margaret K. McElderry imprints at Simon & Schuster, and edits picture books, middle-grade novels and teen novels.
INFO: http://www.metro.nyscbwi.org/profseries.htm LOCATION: The Anthroposophical Society, 138 West 15th St. NYC
Aug. 2-5 42ND ANNUAL SCBWI SUMMER CONFERENCE. L.A. Hear from top agents and editors on the state of the market, get inspired by award-winning authors and illustrators, attend small, targeted breakout workshops, and have a chance to connect with old friends and meet new ones! Whether you are an author or illustrator, published or unpublished, create picture books or young adult novels, you won't want to miss the SCBWI Summer Conference! INFO: http://www.scbwi.org/Pages.aspx/42nd-Annual-Summer-Conference LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA
Sept. 21-22 13TH ANNUAL LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL in Washington, D.C. More than 100 writers will be speaking including SUSAN COOPER, BRIAN FLOCA, JON KLASSEN, CHRISTOPHER MYERS, KADIR NELSON, KATHERINE PATERSON, LESA CLINE-RANSOME, JAMES RANSOME, JON AND CASEY SCIESZKA, MARK TEAGUE and others. Representatives from across the United States and its territories will celebrate their unique literary offerings in the Pavilion of the States. The Let’s Read America Pavilion will offer reading activities that are fun for the whole family. The Library of Congress Pavilion will showcase treasures in the Library’s vast online collections and offer information about Library programs. FREE and open to the public. TIME: Sat. 10 am - 5:30pm | Sun. noon - 5:30pm, rain or shine.
INFO: www.loc.gov/bookfest/ LOCATION: National Mall, between 9th and 14th streets, Washington, D.C.
Sept. 22 Sun. 10am-6pm BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL. The 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: Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn NY
Sept. 26 Thur. THE CARLE HONORS 2013. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will host a celebration in New York City to honor contributors to the field of children's books in four categories: Artist, CHRIS VAN ALLSBURG; Angel, LYNDA JOHNSON ROBB and CAROL RASCO; Mentor, PHYLLIS FOGELMAN, and Bridge, BARBARA BADER. Hosted by Eric and Barbara Carle, guests of the Honors include Museum patrons and board members, leaders in the field of children’s illustrated literature, representatives from early childhood education and advocacy, celebrities, and children’s media. Details and ticket information TBA.
Oct. 23 Wed. THE ORIGINAL ART SHOW at SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS
LOCATION: 128 East 63rd Street, NYC.
EXHIBITS (In order of closing Date)
May 6-May 26 THE 27TH ANNUAL EZRA JACK KEATS BOOKMAKING COMPETITION EXHIBITION @ BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. Grand Lobby & Youth Wing INFO: bklynpubliclibrary.org/events/exhibitions LOCATION: BPL Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Jan. 8 - Jun. 30, 2013 THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM presents The Caldecott Medal: 75 Years of Distinguished Illustration. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal, The Carle is featuring a special exhibition of high quality prints, organized by Barbara Elleman, in the Reading Library. In 1938, the first Caldecott Medal was presented to Dorothy Lathrop for Animals of the Bible, A Picture Book, and to mark the 75th anniversary of this award, Barbara Elleman has included a little over one-third of the honorees in the display. The exhibition is grouped into four categories: SNOW, HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAMS, FOLKLORE, and LONG LOVED, LONG REMEMBERED.
Join Guest Curator and former Book Links editor Barbara Elleman for an exhibition tour on January 20 at 3:00 pm. Free with Museum Admission. INFO: 413.658.1100 |http://www.carlemuseum.org/About_Us/Mission_History LOCATION: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
CONTESTS (In order of deadline)
July 29, 2013 THE GREENHOUSE FUNNY PRIZE. The Greenhouse Literary Agency looks for edgy, wincingly close-to-the-bone YA fiction, thrilling, commercial concepts with big surprises, and beautiful and heartfelt younger stories. In short, quality. And something they don’t see enough of: Funny. INFO: Entry guidelines, prize info, judges available at http://www.greenhouseliterary.com/index.php/site/funny_prize
BOOKCOURT
163 Court Street, Brooklyn NY
THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BOOK ART
413.658.1100 | 125 West Bay Road, Amherst MA 01002
GREENLIGHT BOOKSTORE
718.246.0200 | http://greenlightbookstore.com
1111 8th Ave., Brooklyn NY
POWERHOUSE on 8TH
718.801.8375 | http://powerhousearena.com
1111 8th Ave., Brooklyn NY
SCBWI TUESDAY PROFESSIONAL SERIES
The Anthroposophical Society, 138 West 15th St. NYC
