Author Miranda Paul will be presenting a workshop on creative nonfiction for kids as well as joining a distinguished panel of authors for this multi-state event April 29-May 1, 2016.

This fee-based event requires pre-registration. Registration opens to the general public on February 8. See the regional page at scbwi.org for more information and updates.

Location: Chicago Marriott, Naperville

Program & Faculty:
* 40 faculty members
* 7 different intensives – (three hour in-depth sessions on Friday afternoon)!
* Newcomers to the Industry Session for Beginners, Led by Miranda Paul
* 35-40 different sessions on topics related to Picture Books, Novels, Nonfiction, All-Genres, Business, Illustration, and Publishing Independently
* First Pages Panels, First Looks Panels, and onsite Art Show included in registration
* Written critiques, onsite portfolio reviews, and a manuscript contest (with four categories) with the prize being a full manuscript submission
* Book signing party

Bookstore: Sponsored by Andersons Books. Registered attendees who are either traditionally or independently published will be able to sell one title. Faculty’s books will be available, too.

Plus a costume party with a prize for best roaring 20s costume!