Children's literature hits the big apple

November 2, 8:44 AMChildren's Books ExaminerLori Calabrese

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There seems to be a lot happenin’ in Ole’ New York, New York, so if you’re in the Big Apple, you might want to consider hitting these children’s literature events coming soon…
From the New York Public Library NOW:
The Children’s Literary Café
Children’s Center at 42nd
Street (Room 84)
Use the 42nd Street entrance

This informal monthly gathering of adults who are fans of children’s literature welcomes professionals, librarians, authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, teachers, and anyone else interested in the field. Seating is first come, first served.

These programs are for adults only.

November 7 at 2 p.m.
Cybils Kick-Off: Blogging in Style
Pam Coughlan of the sublime MotherReader children’s literary blog headlines a panel of representatives from the greater Kidlitosphere to discuss the state of children’s literature online. The panelists will also predict what books might nab Cybil Awards, given each year by the online children’s literary community to kid and teen novels.

December 5 at 2 p.m.
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children’s Book: An Afternoon with Anita Silvey
When you think of the great children’s and young adult book experts out there, one name consistently comes to mind: Anita Silvey, who has devoted 35 years to promoting books that will turn the young—and families—into readers. Publishers Weekly says, “It would be hard to find a more authoritative voice.”
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GRAND HYATT NEW YORK
109 East 42nd Street (at Grand Central Terminal)
New York, NY 10017
(212) 883-1234

January 29-31
11th Annual Winter SCBWI Conference
The 11th Annual SCBWI International Winter Conference begins with a day of optional per-conference intensives for writers & illustrators on January 29th, followed by 2 days chock-full of agents, editors, publishers, workshps and networking designed to rocket your writing and illustration to the next level.

Published or pre-published, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity! Get the latest information on the market from the industry leaders in publishing for young people, and be inspired by some of the most well-known authors and illustrators working in children’s literature today.