2/5/2022: All About Graphic Novels Day, with Writer and Illustrator Master Classes

90 minute webinar panel with Megan Lloyd, Janna Morishima, and Kiara Valdez

Exploring writing or illustrating a graphic novel? Already have one in progress? Just want to learn more about a growing segment of children’s publishing? Learn more in the webinar offered by SCBWI.

In the morning panel middle-grade graphic novel author Megan Lloyd (Allergic, Scholastic, 2021), agent Janna Morishima (Janna Co.), and editor Kiara Valdez (First Second Books) will talk about craft, submissions, scheduling, the current market, and more, followed by Q&A.

RSVP Information

HOSTED BY: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022

11:00 am ET
10:00 am CT
9:00 am MT
8:00 am PT

WHERE: Online

Registration to view webinar live and access recording for 30 days: SCBWI Members: $15; Non-members: $25

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2 hour online masterclass for ILLUSTRATORS and writer-illustrators with Janna Morishima: Round Table Review of Finished Graphic Novel Spreads based on a Homework Prompt

Live participants will create a finished graphic novel page or spread based on the homework  prompt. They also have the option of attending an online peer-to-peer roundtable on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 7-8:30 PM EST to give each other feedback on work-n-progress, and will receive an in-webinar review of their work during the master class.

Homework Prompt: Tell the story of a moment from one of your strongest childhood memories that had a big impact on you.
Specifications: Prepare your assignment in a 6” x 9” format (single page) or 12″ x 9″ (spread), using as many panels as you like. It can be color or B&W, in your own style. Make sure it includes character development, panels, and treatment of text/dialogue.

RSVP Information

HOSTED BY: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022

3:00 pm ET
2:00 pm CT
1:00 pm MT
12:00 pm PT

WHERE: Online

Registration with in-webinar homework review: SCBWI Members: $60; Non-members: $80
Registration to access recording only: SCBWI Members: $15; Non-members: $25

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1/15/2022: Kathlyn J. Kirkwood, author of Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round, signing in Parnassus Books

Parnassus Books is pleased to welcome Kathlyn J. Kirkwood, author of Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round: My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day for a signing of her debut memoir for children. Drop in any time between 2-3 PM central to meet Dr. Kirkwood and purchase a signed copy of Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round: My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day.

 

Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round

 

RSVP Information

HOSTED BY: Parnassus Books

WHEN: 2:00 pm CST/ 3:00 pm EST, Saturday, Jan. 15

WHERE: 3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville, TN 37215

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12/7/2021: The Power of Humor in Picture Books

Discover the power of silliness with a guy who knows how to get eye-level with kids and make them chuckle in this free webinar offered by Benchmark Education. New York Times best-selling author Ed Masessa will show educators ways to use picture books to spark joyful engagement. He'll focus on his two recent laugh-out-loud picture books, There Was an Old Dog Who Needed a Nap, and Snowman's Big Adventure.

 

There Was an Old Dog Who Needed a Nap
Snowman's Big Adventure

 

RSVP Information

HOSTED BY: Benchmark Education

WHEN: 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT, Tuesday, Dec. 7

WHERE: Online

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