Conference time is almost upon us, Minnesota! The
MNSCBWI is putting on a fab conference for writers and illustrators on October 15th, 2011. Join us at
Metro State University to hear great speakers such as
Dan Santat (illustrator/author),
Alison McGhee (author), Lonnie Plecha (editor,
Cricket Magazine), Andrew Harwell (associate editor,
HarperCollins),
Mike Wohnoutka (illustrator), Dawn Frederick (literary agent,
Red Sofa Literary), and Nicole Tugeau (artist representative,
Tugeau2). You can also register for manuscript and portfolio reviews! Special thanks to
Rachelle Gray, last year's winner of the illustration mentorship, for creating the beautiful artwork for the conference this year! Here are the deets: