As a special feature of the SCBWI International Conference, outstanding presenters conduct the optional 3-hour Master Classes on Wednesday 16th July 2014. Bookings have been opened up for all SCBWI Members but only a few remain in each class so Book Now!
The presenters are:
Connie Hsu
Senior Commissioning Editor, Roaring Brook USA
Connie Hsu accepted the role in 2014 of Senior Commissioning Editor for Roaring Brooks, an imprint of Pan MacMillan USA. While at Little Brown Books for Young Readers, Connie Hsu acquired everything from board books to YA. She loves books that give readers a visceral reaction, be it goose bumps, butterflies, or a surprised laugh. She has worked with award-winning and bestselling authors and illustrators such as Tom Lichtenheld (This is a Moose), Dan Santat (Crankenstein, The Adventures of Beekle), Nina Laden and Renata Liwksa (Once Upon a Memory), and Pseudonymous Bosch (The Secret Series, Bad Magic). She has worked with Australian authors such as R.A. Spratt (Nanny Piggins) and Simon Higgins (Moonshadow), and has a new YA novel forthcoming with Ransom Riggs (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children).
Bruce Whatley
Internationally and nationally acclaimed Australian illustrator
Bruce Whatley is one of the most highly regarded and talented authors and illustrators for children, both in Australia and internationally. Bruce started his working life in advertising as an art director and illustrator and since then he has created over 60 picture books. His books have won awards both in Australia and overseas, including The Ugliest Dog in the World, Looking for Crabs, Tails from Grandad’s Attic and Detective Donut, The Little Refugee, Whately’s Quest and The Wild Goose Chase. He write and illustrates his own books as well as is part of the dynamic duo with Jackie French creating the multi million selling books in the Diary of a Wombat brand.
Meredith Costain
Meredith Costain is a commissioning editor, editorial consultant for publishing houses, reviewer, award winning children’s author. She commissiona and writes in a wide variety of genres including picture books, chapter books, novels, series in both fiction and non fiction in trade, commercial, educational and licensed material such as Dance Academy and Bindi.
Master Classes – Wednesday 16th July
9am to noon:
Connie Hsu—Diversity in All Types of Books
Bruce Whatley—Crafting the Picture Book
Meredith Costain—Hooks to Keep Readers Turning Pages
1pm to 4pm:
Connie Hsu—Hands On Picture Book Intensive
Bruce Whatley—Advanced Techniques
Cost: $95—3 hour session—Bookings have been opened up for all SCBWI Members but only a few places remain in each class so Book Now!
