Come join us for online professional development conference.
Our keynote speaker is the incredible author and illustrator Leigh Hobbs, who will be sharing his insights with us on creating amazing characters.

Peter Arnaudo, from the Book Cow in Kingston will chat about the secrets to getting books sold.

Rachael Hind, Teacher Librarian, CBCA Shadow Judge Coordinator and book review (plus a few more hats) will be talking about how to nail school visits; and

Kathy Weeden will talk about how to tailor events and visits to diverse learners.

We are also incredibly lucky to have landed 6 manuscript assessment with… Mary Verney from Penguin Random House! Mary will be looking at chapter books, junior fiction, middle grade and YA (not picture books or illustrator portfolios). Mary will run the manuscript assessments via Zoom the day before our event – on Saturday 23 November. Note that you need to book a ticket to the main event to have an assessment.

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.trybooking.com/CWGDJ.

Manuscript Assessment Submission Details

Mary Verney is happy to assess chapter books, junior fiction, middle grade and YA. Please submit the first couple of chapters, or first 15-20 pages for shorter chapters. If possible, also include a synopsis. Submissions must be sent to scbwiact@gmail.com by 1st November. Please include your mobile number with your submission, as a back up in the event of technical issues. Details of the zoom link and the exact time of your assessment will be sent to you prior to the event. A reminder that the manuscript assessments will take place between 10:00am and 12:30pm on Saturday 23rd November.