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Welcome to SCBWI’s Winter Conference 2022!Over the years, SCBWI members have told us that they want more access to the peoplewho can say “yes” to their manuscript or art. We’ve heard you loud and clear! The 2022Winter Conference features unprecedented opportunities to hear directly from theprofessionals who acquire art/manuscripts and represent children’s book creators.Panels of editors, agents, and art directors will give frank and practical advice aboutfinding success in the coming year. Attendees who have registered for the Up Close withPublishing Professional sessions will learn directly from editors and agents about howthey work with writers and illustrators and the types of projects they acquire/represent.In addition to the keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions, other parts of yourexperience will include the member bookstore, the Portfolio Showcase with beautiful artfrom our gifted members, and a half-day of sessions just for illustrators. Plus, onlinesocials and peer critiques!This packet below includes important information about the conference. It includes thefollowing:The most current conference schedule with the Zoom links.Descriptions of Pre-Conference Socials and Events.Information on how to access the video archives where recordings of all thesessions will be posted.Information on browsing the conference bookstore and the Portfolio Showcase.Information about a special discount from Art Supply Warehouse for all conferenceattendees.Instructions on using the Closed Captioning function and Side-by-Side viewingoptions of Zoom.The SCBWI Code of Conduct.We look forward to being together in the virtual realm as we learn and celebrate at thisyear’s Winter Conference!—The SCBWI Staff
Tuesday, February 8, 20225:00 pm-6:00 pm Pacific/8:00 pm-9:00 pm EasternLGBTQIA SocialZoom Link: rEtbhrXBmalUOreGXgFVxM7h8Wednesday, February 9, 20224:00 pm-5:30 pm Pacific/7:00 pm-8:30 pm EasternPeer Critiques(advance registration required)Zoom links can be found here: attendee-materials/Thursday, February 10, 20229:45 am-10:45 am Pacific/12:45 pm-1:45 pm EasternSpanish Language Social with José FragosoFree and Open to the Public!Zoom Link: sE93DOgyNVuvUA1UGNeJ0XskwFriday, February 11, 202211:30 am-12:30 pm Pacific/2:30 pm-3:30 pm EasternTranslators Social with Laura WatkinsonZoom Link: sE9UfCLej7IBs2 YtwQ DfA671:00 pm-2:00 pm Pacific/4:00-5:00 pm EasternOrientation for Newcomers with Jolie SteklyFree and Open to the Public!Zoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN aVSpCGpjTQiBPZ0cg4z5CQ2:30 pm-3:15 pm Pacific/5:30 pm-6:15 pm EasternEverything Changes, Nothing Ends:Telling Stories with Brian SelznickFree and Open to the Public!Zoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN b54teYAeRVyFNGE0 204nQ
Saturday, February 12, 20228:15 am-8:30am Pacific/11:15 am-11:30 am EasternWelcome and Introduction with Sarah BakerZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/984790067308:30 am-9:00 am Pacific/ 11:30 am-12:00 pm EasternKeynote: Stephanie GarberZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/984790067309:15 am-10:30 am Pacific/12:15 pm-1:30 pm EasternRecipe for Success in 2022 from an Editor’s Point of ViewMichelle Frey, Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young ReadersFarrin Jacobs, Little Brown Books for Young ReadersDenene Millner, Denene Millner Books/Simon and SchusterCynthia Leitich Smith, Heartdrum/HarperCollinsEmma Ledbetter, Abrams Books for Young ReadersZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/9847900673010:45 am-11:15 am Pacific/1:45 pm-2:15 pm EasternKeynote: Kelly YangZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/9847900673011:30 am-12:45 pm Pacific/2:30 pm-3:45 pm EasternRecipe for Success in 2022 from an Art Director’s Point of ViewErica De Chavez, HarperCollinsMaria Elias, Penguin Random HouseKristen Nobles, CharlesbridgeLesley Worrell, Tor/Forge BooksCecilia Yung, Penguin Books For Young ReadersZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/984790067301:00 pm-1:30 pm Pacific/4:00 pm-4:30 pm EasternKeynote: Paula YooZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/98479006730
2:00 pm-3:15 pm Pacific/5:00 pm-6:15 pm EasternRecipe for Success in 2022 from an Agent’s Point of ViewChad Beckerman, The CAT AgencyJemiscoe Chambers-Black, Andrea Brown Literary AgencySamantha Fabien, Root Literary AgencyThao Le, Sandra Dijkstra Literary AgencyJames McGowan, BookEnds Literary AgencyZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/984790067303:30 pm-4:00 pm Pacific/6:30 pm-7:00 pm EasternKeynote: Vanessa Brantley-NewtonZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/984790067304:30 pm-5:30 pm Pacific/7:30 pm-8:30 pm EasternQ&A With SCBWI Illustrator Advisory CommitteeZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/98479006730
Session One:9:00 am-10:00 am Pacific/12:00 pm-1:00 pm EasternAgent or editor-led sessions:Foyinsi Adegbonmire – Associate Editor, Feiwel & FriendsJohn Cusick – Agent, Folio Literary ManagementAlyza Liu – Associate Editor, Simon & SchusterJanna Morishima – Agent, New Leaf LiteraryJas Perry – Agent, KT Literary AgencyJennifer Rofé – Senior Agent, Andrea Brown Literary AgencyAlison Weiss – Editor, Pixel & InkAndrea Welch – Executive Editor, Beach Lane BooksJazmia Young – Associate Agent, Curtis Brown LiteraryAttendees who have registered for this session will receive an email with their Zoom linkSession Two:11:00 am-12:00 pm Pacific/2:00 pm-3:00 pm EasternAgent or editor-led sessions:Kat Brzozwoski – Senior Editor Feiwel & FriendsKayla Cichello – Agent, Upstart Crow LiteraryTrisha de Guzman – Editor, Ferrar, Strauss & GirouxKarly Dizon – Associate Agent, Fuse LiteraryMeghan McCullough – Associate Editor, Levine QueridoAlexandra Penfold – Agent, Upstart CrowJennifer Rofé – Senior Agent, Andrea Brown LiteraryLaurel Symonds – Agent, The Bent AgencyAndrea Welch – Executive Editor, Beach Lane BooksAttendees who have registered for this session will receive an email with their Zoom link
Location, Location, Location!Give your settings the attention they deserve. Building a believable world thatamplifies the story arc and reflects your characters’ physical and emotional journey.12:30–12:45 pm Pacific/3:30–3:45 pm EasternIntroduction: Sarah Baker, Laurent Linn, and Cecilia YungZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/9847900673012:45–1:35 pm Pacific/3:45–4:35 pm EasternExploring Historical and Cultural Settings: Juana Martinez-NealZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/984790067301:45–2:35 pm Pacific/4:45–5:35 pm EasternExploring Urban and Architectural Settings: Victoria Tentler-KrylovZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/984790067302:45–3:35 pm Pacific/5:45–6:35 pm EasternExploring Imaginative and Enhanced Settings: Victo NgaiZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/984790067303:45–4:30 pm Pacific/6:45–7:30 pm EasternLive Q&A Panel with Juana, Victoria, Victo, and moderatedby Pat CummingsZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/984790067304:45 pm–5:00 pm Pacific/7:45 pm–8:00 pm EasternAwards and Wrap-upZoom Link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/984790067305:15 pm–6:15 pm Pacific/8:15 pm–9:15pm EasternGenNext Twitter Social#SCBWIGenNext@SCBWI
Tuesday, February 8, 20225:00 pm-6:00 pm Pacific/8:00 pm-9:00 pm EasternLGBTQIA2 SocialWriting or Illustrating lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, or questioning characters in works forchildren or teens? Join us for this virtual safe space meet-up! Hosted by SCBWI Team Blog’sLee Wind with special guests from the world of children’s and teen literature.Zoom iqrDsrEtbhrXBmalUOreGXgFVxM7h8Wednesday, February 9, 20224:00 pm-5:30 pm Pacific/7:00 pm-8:30 pm EasternPeer Critiques (advance registration required)Bring 500 words of a work in progress to read aloud to your peers. Be prepared to giveand receive feedback.Zoom -2022/attendee-materials/Thursday, February 10, 20229:45 am-10:45 am Pacific/12:45 pm-1:45 pm EasternSpanish Language Social with José Fragoso(open to the public)Aprende cómo desarrollar una carrera internacional en ilustración LIJ con el ilustradorJosé Fragoso y comparte tus experiencias sobre creación en español con otroscompañeros escritores e ilustradores.Learn how to build an international career in kidlit illustration with illustratorJosé Fragoso and share your experiences creating in Spanish with fellow writers andillustrators.Zoom 6rrzosE93DOgyNVuvUA1UGNeJ0Xskw
Friday, February 11, 202211:30 am-12:30 pm Pacific/2:30 pm-3:30 pm EasternTranslators SocialTranslators of children’s literature—published and aspiring—are welcome to this live Zoomsocial with special guest Laura Watkinson. Laura is a three-time Mildred L. BatchelderAward winner. She has translated all kinds of books for young readers, from picture booksto YA thrillers, and has worked with publishers all over the world. Two of her careerhighlights: going to see the filming for the Netflix series of The Letter for the King byTonke Dragt, which she translated for Pushkin Press, and the shortlisting of her translationof Annet Schaap's Lampie for the Carnegie Medal (the first translated book to benominated for the award). Join us to ask Laura questions, mix, and mingle!Hosted by Avery Fischer Udagawa.Zoom -uqjksE9UfCLej7IBs2 YtwQ DfA67Sunday, February 13, 20225:15 pm–6:15 pm Pacific/8:15 pm–9:15pm EasternGenNext Twitter SocialAre you a Millennial or GenZ creator? Share your goals, ask your most burningquestions, and connect with fellow young artists in a Twitter chat just for you.Hosted by Sarah Diamond (@Sarah EDiamond) and Avery Silverberg (@scbwi)Please tag your posts with #scbwiGenNext
BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE!Purchase books written by the workshop faculty and yourfellow workshop attendees.Click HERE to shopThe Bookstore will be open from February 11, 2022 throughMarch 31, 2022.VIDEO ARCHIVECan’t attend a session live? Video recordings of all the talkswill be available the day after they air and will remain up onthe SCBWI website through March 31, 2022.Click HERE to access the videosThe Winter ConferencePortfolio Showcase . . . . . is Open for Viewing Starting February 11, 2022Come and be inspired by the artwork of your fellowconference attendees!Starting February 11, 2022,Click HERE to access the showcaseThe gallery will be open through March 31, 2022.
Click HERE to access the Art Supply Warehouse.
Zoom Tips for ViewingClosed Captioning and theASL Interpreter1. All of the conference sessions have closed captioningavailable. There is a Closed Caption button on the bottomof all of the conference webinar screens. To view thecaptions, simply click on the button. For furtherinformation about Zoom’s Closed Captioning system,click HERE.2. The conference webinars all have on-screen ASLinterpreters. Often when a speaker shares their screen, theASL interpreter is not visible. For instructions on how tokeep the interpreter visible alongside the shared screen,click HERE.SCBWI Code of ConductSCBWI invites you to bring your positive energy, creativity,and curiosity to these events. We have a zero-tolerancepolicy when it comes to harassment, including onlineevents. If an individual violates our code of conduct at anySCBWI event or in any public forum, they will beimmediately removed and barred from attending futureevents. Hate speech of any kind will not be accepted.SCBWI stands with our creators, members, and readers andtheir right to stay safe.
Denene Millner, Denene Millner Books/Simon and Schuster. Cynthia Leitich Smith, Heartdrum/HarperCollins. Emma Ledbetter, Abrams Books for Young Readers. Erica De Chavez, HarperCollins. Maria Elias, Penguin Random House. Kristen Nobles, Charlesbridge. Lesley Worrell, Tor/Forge Books. Cecilia Yung, Pengu
