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SCBWI Conferences bring together top professionals in the children's book industry to share their knowledge and expertise with attendees. These conferences are also excellent networking opportunities for those already established in the children's publishing industry and for those just starting to enter the world of children's book writing and illustrating. Pre-registration is required for these conferences. Dates, speakers and topics are subject to change. Please confirm the event before planning to attend. July 24, 2010 Illustrator's Intensive New York, NY This intensive, all-day workshop features a Master Class on visual narrative in the morning, and a class on the steps to creating a successful dummy in the afternoon. Attendees can also sign up for a one-on-one portfolio critique with an art director or agent. Our teachers are Laurent Linn, art director of Simon & Schuster; Pat Cummings, illustrator and teacher at Parsons and Pratt; and Monica Wellington, illustrator and teacher at SVA. Space is limited so sign up soon! Register Now! online event registration by Regonline July 30 - August 2, 2010 39th Annual SCBWI Summer Conference Los Angeles, CA Contact: SCBWI Executive Office 8271 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90048 323-782-1010 conference@scbwi.org Check the SCBWI web site for more information. Early enrollment is advised. Also, keep an eye out for news of the Illustrators' Intensive and the Writers' Intensive.