This full day conference will focus on creating a career as a children's author and/or illustrator. Children's books include board books, picture books, middle grade novels, and young adult novels. This year's conference will feature: 2 editors - Patrice Caldwell from Disney Hyperion Brett Duquette from Sterling 2 agents - Jamie Chilton from Andrea Brown Melissa Edwards from Stonesong 4 authors - Picture book author/illustrator Salina Yoon Picture book author and 12X12 creator Julie Hedlund Picture book author and Creating Picture Book Magic creator Susanna Hill Non fiction writer Carolyn Wyman Young Adult author Kayla Olson Conference will include a bookstore, signing party, and a silent auction. Please register on the North Texas Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators website at https://northtexas.scbwi.org/events/its-your-business-2017-north-texas-scbwi-conference/