Graphic Artists Guild Chicago 2000-02-09 Event

2000-02-09 event

The Children’s Book Market
for Authors and Illustrators

Presented by the Graphic Artists Guild and the National Writer’s Union
Members $15 Non-members $30
Children’s Book Market
Wednesday, February 9th, 2000
Three Arts Club, 7-9:30 pm (networking 6:30pm)
1300 North Dearborn, Chicago

Explore the world of children’s books–
From trade and educational to the mass market.
Making contact with your publisher. Staying in touch with editors and art directors.
Deciphering your first publishing contract. Working through an agent. Beyond the book market. Licensed merchandise, toys and collectables. School presentations. Movie deals. Our panel includes children’s book illustrator David Wiesner (Tuesday ‘92 Caldecott winner), book illustrator and collectables artist Scott Gustafson (Alphabet Soup), young adult historical fiction author Harriette Robinet (Children of the Fire) and picture book author W. Nikola-Lisa (Bein’ with You this Way). For more info call Michael @ 773-761-7292

Art from Sector 7 by David Wiesner © 1999