conferences
Book Fairs and Festivals
So, so many! Worldwide list.
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ALA Conference List
American Library Association Conference List
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Book Expo America
Conference information on America's largest tradeshow for booksellers. Artists attend to see what's new in children's books, hear great speakers, get a signed book, and meet other people in the business.
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Business of Design Conference
The First Annual, Business of Design Conference in Santa Fe. Includes workshops on Creative management strategies for creative times, marketing techniques for creatively driven firms, and more.
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Frankfurt Book Fair
An annual international bookfair in Frankfurt, Germany
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IRA Conference List
International Reading Association Conference List
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Life in the Spotlight
Highlights Foundation's three-day Life in the Spotlight workshop is sponsored by the Highlights Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the careers of children's writers and illustrators by offering workshops and other support to budding and talented individuals.
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National Stationery Show
Annual international show for cards, stationery and partyware. Design your own works...exhibit here!
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National Storytelling Festival
Held every year in the fall, this festival hosts some of the best storytellers in the country.
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RX for Writers
Since 1969, the Institute of Children's Literature has been home to thousands of writers for children and teenagers. Home-study courses and online guides are offered by this Connecticut-based organization, which was established more than 20 years ago.
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SCBWI National Conference
SCBWI National Conference for children’s book illustrators and authors is usually held in August in Los Angeles
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The Illustration Conference
ICON provides a platform for illustrators to address issues and ideas facing the profession.
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Trade Show Finder
What's your interest? Find a trade show for just about everything! Includes sections on art, publishing, gifts, toys, and cows (if you're interested!) Go meet and greet!
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So, so many! Worldwide list.
website
ALA Conference List
American Library Association Conference List
website
Book Expo America
Conference information on America's largest tradeshow for booksellers. Artists attend to see what's new in children's books, hear great speakers, get a signed book, and meet other people in the business.
website
Business of Design Conference
The First Annual, Business of Design Conference in Santa Fe. Includes workshops on Creative management strategies for creative times, marketing techniques for creatively driven firms, and more.
website
Frankfurt Book Fair
An annual international bookfair in Frankfurt, Germany
website
IRA Conference List
International Reading Association Conference List
website
Life in the Spotlight
Highlights Foundation's three-day Life in the Spotlight workshop is sponsored by the Highlights Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the careers of children's writers and illustrators by offering workshops and other support to budding and talented individuals.
website
National Stationery Show
Annual international show for cards, stationery and partyware. Design your own works...exhibit here!
website
National Storytelling Festival
Held every year in the fall, this festival hosts some of the best storytellers in the country.
website
RX for Writers
Since 1969, the Institute of Children's Literature has been home to thousands of writers for children and teenagers. Home-study courses and online guides are offered by this Connecticut-based organization, which was established more than 20 years ago.
website
SCBWI National Conference
SCBWI National Conference for children’s book illustrators and authors is usually held in August in Los Angeles
website
The Illustration Conference
ICON provides a platform for illustrators to address issues and ideas facing the profession.
website
Trade Show Finder
What's your interest? Find a trade show for just about everything! Includes sections on art, publishing, gifts, toys, and cows (if you're interested!) Go meet and greet!
website