Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/26/2014
7:45 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Boise State University
1910 University Drive - Boise, ID 83725
Category(ies)
Tell Me a Story
April 25-26, 2014
A writing conference for readers, writers, teachers, and librarians of children’s literature
Sponsored by
Utah/Southern Idaho SCBWI
Boise State University Department of Literacy
Idaho Chapter of the International Reading Association, ICIRA
Featured Speakers:
Jennifer Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince, The Runaway King, and Book 6 of Scholastic's Infinity Ring Series
Melissa Miller, Associate Editor at Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Children's Books
Gregory Taylor, librarian at Hillside Junior High School in Boise, Idaho
Kelly Gallagher, literacy education expert, full time English teacher at Magnolia High School in Anaheim, California, author of Readicide: How Schools Are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It, Reading Resources: Motivational Mini-Lessons for Middle and High School, Deeper Reading: Comprehending Challenging Texts, 4-12, and more.
Craig Lew, writer, author, animator, filmmaker
Elissa Cruz, Assistant Regional Advisor for Utah/Southern Idaho SCBWI and leader of From the Mixed Up Files…of Middle-Grade Authors, a high-traffic group blog and website about middle-grade literature
Neysa Jensen, Regional Advisor for Utah/Southern Idaho SCBWI
Plus professionals in Education presenting for ICIRA
Conference Features:
Get tips on improving your writing from established and upcoming authors.
Discover publication paths from current authors.
Earn graduate, undergraduate, or in-service (continuing education) credit through BSU.
Hear manuscript critiques from an editor.
Eat with participants and speakers. Catered buffet lunch included.
Park on campus for free.
When: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 7:45 am-5:00 pm
Where: Boise State University, Lookout Room
Book signing by authors:
Friday, April 25, 2014, 4:00-5:30 pm
Rediscovered Books, 180 N. 8th Street, in Boise between Main and Idaho
ICIRA Reception, Awards Dinner:
Friday, April 25, 2014, 5:30-8:30 pm, BSU Student Union Building, Bishop Barnwell Room
Dinner and keynote speaker, Kelly Gallagher
Sign up for dinner before April 19.
Tentative Schedule for Saturday, April 26
7:45-8:15 Check in Foyer in front of Lookout room
8:15 Welcome Lookout Room
8:30-11:20 First ICIRA Session
8:30-9:20 SCBWI Keynote Melissa Miller
9:30-10:20 SCBWI Breakout sessions
Neysa Jensen, 15 Best Things I’ve Learned at Conferences
Elissa Cruz, Middle grade books
*Group Critiques
Pre-paid Critiques with Melissa Miller
10:30-11:20 SCBWI Breakout sessions
Jennifer Nielsen
Melissa Miller
11:30-12:15 Lunch
12:15-1:00 Book Signings and Networking with Local authors
Pre-paid Critiques with Melissa Miller
1:00-2:10 SCBWI Keynote, Jennifer Nielsen, ICIRA Breakout sessions
2:15 Snack, Lookout Room
2:20-3:20 SCBWI and ICIRA Breakout sessions
Gregory Taylor, Book Talks: Uses for Classrooms and Pitches
Craig Lew, New Publishing Platforms and Models
Pre-paid Critiques with Melissa Miller
3:30-4:20 SCBWI and ICIRA Breakout sessions
Jennifer Nielsen
Melissa Miller
4:30-5:00 Door Prizes and Closing
*Group Critiques–Free:
Bring six copies of up to 500 words of your manuscript or synopsis. Those participating will critique manuscripts in the group. Facilitators will direct the discussions. At check-in, please let us know if you want to participate in the group critique.
Manuscript Critiques:
Ten critiques are available with editor, Melissa Miller. You may submit the first 10 pages of your manuscript, double-spaced. You will have 15 minutes with Melissa at an assigned time during the conference. There is a $45 fee for the editor critique. E-mail your 10 pages to Neysa Jensen, neysajensen@gmail.com by March 15, 2014.
Credit options through Boise State University:
Undergraduate and graduate students students may take this workshop to earn 1 credit. Register and pay tuition fees on myBoiseState (ED-LTCY 494-1070 Workshop or ED-LTCY 594-1070 Workshop). For the workshop, there is a reduced fee of $80 for full-time students.
Teachers, librarians, and administrators seeking continuing education, register and pay $60 for 1 in-service credit at the book signing on Friday, April 25 from 4:00-5:30 pm at Rediscovered Bookshop. Also register for the workshop as a SCBWI member ($110) or non-member ($140). You may also register on-line for the continuing education credit here:
Credit requirements for 1 credit undergraduate or graduate or in-service:
1. Attend and sign-in at the Friday night book signing at Rediscovered Bookshop from 4:00-5:30 pm.
2. Attend Saturday conference sessions.
3. Read and critique one book from each author and write a reaction paper about the books:
Jennifer Nielsen
Kelly Gallagher
4. Write a reflection paper on the conference.
5. E-mail your book reaction and reflection papers by May 12 to Stan Steiner: stansteiner@boisestate.edu
Free Parking Instructions:
Lincoln Parking Structure (main entrance to the parking structure is off Belmont St.)
1. Park in any space not designated by a sign.
2. Note your space number.
3. At a pay kiosk (available on each floor by the staircase and on the first floor in the lobby), enter your space number, 1 for purchase ticket, select $10 per day, enter 1 (for 1 day event), select 1 for yes (Do you have a coupon?), enter coupon code, 20140377, press OK.
4. Take the receipt. No need to place on dash.
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