SCBWI-MI Conference How High the Moon June 11, 2005 Sold Out Location Michigan State University College of Law (aka Detroit College of Law) 368 Law College Building (corner of Shaw Lane and Bogue Street) East Lansing, MI 48824 Speakers Shutta Crum, Author: Shutta’s novel, Spitting Image, made the New York Public Library’s Children's Books, 2003: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing as well as VOYA’s Top Shelf for Middle School Readers list. Her picture book, Fox and Fluff, won an Oppenheim Platinum Award. Her picture books have made the Bank Street College’s list of Best Books for Children and are on several state reading lists. The Bravest of the Brave (Knopf, 2005) is her seventh picture book. She is also a retired librarian, a storyteller, and an educator. Her website is www.shuttacrum.com Tim Bowers, Illustrator: Tim’s first children’s book, The Toy Circus by Jan Wahl, was published in 1986. Since then he has illustrated more than sixteen children’s books, including the Little Whistle series by Cynthia Rylant and The Bravest of the Brave. His children’s book illustrations have received honors/awards such as the "Child Magazine" 2001 Best Children’s Book Award. Several of his books have been chosen as Junior Library Guild selections. His website is www.timbowers.com Michelle Frey, Senior Editor, Knopf Books for Young Readers: Michelle acquires and edits books for young readers of all ages, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Eragon by Christopher Paolini, Tending to Grace by Kimberly Newton Fusco, Exploring our Solar System by Sally Ride and Tam O’Shaughnessy, Animal Sense by Diane Ackerman and illustrated by Peter Sís, and Max for President written and illustrated by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Tracey Adams, Agent, Adams Literary: Tracey founded Adams Literary in 2004, after nearly a decade with literary agencies McIntosh & Otis and Writers House. Prior to becoming an agent, she worked in the marketing and editorial departments of Greenwillow Books and Margaret K. McElderry Books. She is a member of SCBWI and the Association of Author Representatives. Her website is www.adamsliterary.com Workshop Presenters Nancy Shaw, best selling author of the Sheep in a Jeep series and Raccoon Tune, also teaches workshops about writing and getting published. Her work has won the Reading Magic and Oppenheinm Platinum awards, among other honors. Sue Stauffacher, author of four novels including Donuthead and Harry Sue, also reviews books for the Grand Rapids Press. Her website is www.suestauffacher.com

Schedule
8:30 AM	Good Morning Starshine Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 AM	It's Only a Paper Moon Shutta Crum The glitter and glue of plot: Making make-believe believable
10:30 AM	Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Break and Book Sale
10:45 AM	Break on Through (to the other side) Michelle Frey with novel revision
Noon	The Age of Aquarius Lunch and Book Signing/Sales (book signings begin at 12:30)
1:15 PM	Concurrent Sessions: Choose One
for writers:	Moonshadow Nancy Shaw & Sue Stauffacher "I thought I nailed it, but–" Some subtle ways a story can succeed or come up short
for illustrators:	Starry, Starry Night Tim Bowers
2:25 PM	Stairway to Heaven Tracey Adams The role of a literary agent
3:25 PM	Fly Me to the Moon Break and Book Signing/Sales
3:45 PM	Sunrise, Sunset: from manuscript to final product Panel Discussion Michelle Frey, Shutta Crum, Tim Bowers
4:45 PM	We Are All Made of Stars Mentorship Award, Door prizes & Closing

Portfolio Showcase Illustrators are invited to bring portfolios for display. Comment cards will be available for feedback from speakers and conference participants. Please bring promotional materials. For more information, email Leslie Helakoski or phone her at 269-624-1130

Portfolio Critique Lottery Ten portfolio critiques are available with Tim Bowers. You may have a portfolio or a dummy critiqued. To be eligible for the portfolio Critique Lottery Checks must be postmarked by May 2. (If you name is not chosen in the lottery, you will receive a full refund.) You must be a member of SCBWI. Please write "portfolio critique" on your check. You may not apply for the Mentorship or the Manuscript Critique Lottery. Bring your portfolio and dummy to the conference with you. Please do NOT mail artwork. Send the $25 critique fee to Susi Walter, 54637 Mahogany Drive, Macomb, MI 48042

Manuscript Critique Lottery A total of 20 critiques are available. To be eligible for the Manuscript Critique Lottery Manuscript must be postmarked by May 2. Manuscripts must be typed and double-spaced. You must be a member of SCBWI. You must include the $35 critique fee. (If your name is not chosen in the lottery, you will receive a full refund.) You may not apply for the Mentorship or the Portfolio Critique Lottery. Winners of the Manuscript Critique Lottery will receive a written critique and a 10-minute meeting with either Michelle Frey or Tracey Adams. Please indicate if you wish your critique to be with Michelle Frey or Tracey Adams. For Michelle Fry send the entire manuscript for picture books and magazine articles. For novels send up to 30 pages and a synopsis. For Tracey Adams send the entire manuscript for picture books and magazine articles. For novels send 10-15 pages and a synopsis. Mail your manuscript with your $35 check to Susi Walter, 54637 Mahogany Drive, Macomb MI 48042

Mentorship Competition See Mentorship Program Information. Mentorship Program applicants may not enter the Manuscript or Portfolio Critique Lotteries. Book Sales Books by our speakers will be available for sale. See schedule for book signing sessions. Facility Details The College of Law is on the MSU campus. Driving directions to the College of Law on the MSU Campus The driving directions are quite clear. If you want a map to navigate across the campus from the Trowbridge exit to the College of Law building go to Maps of the MSU Campus --and print three sections. The map is divided into 9 sections; you will need the three middle sections, horizontally. NOTICE the Road Names: Trowbridge, Harrison, and Shaw Lane on these maps. The names may not print clearly. Free parking is available in the parking structure next to the College of Law. Note: the College of Law was formerly called the Detroit College of Law. If you print directions ffrom another source, some signs and maps (including Mapquest and the MSU website) use the old name "Detroit College of Law"). Nearby Motels Clarion Hotel and Conference Center 517-351-7600 Holiday Inn Express 517-347-6690 Red Roof Inn 517-332-2575  The Moon at a Glance aka Postmark Deadlines Mentorship Competition deadline: April 25 (mail to Mindy Krasner) Manuscript Lottery deadline: May 2 (mail to Susi Walter) Portfolio Critique deadline checks only: May 2 (mail to Susi Walter) Conference Registration deadline: May 28 (mail to Joanna Brod) Conference Fee $70 SCBWI member $80 non-member (additional fees applicable: critiques $35, mentorship application fee $15) Make all checks payable to SCBWI-MI To Register for Conference Sold Out Download Complete Spring Conference Brochure containing registration form. If you need additional information email Ann Finklestein or phone her at 517-339-3704 email Paula Payton or phone her at 734-996-5739  Home / Membership / Articles / Authors & Illustrators / Events / Listserv / Newsletter / Speakers List / Members Only / Who is SCBWI-MI? / Links / About this Website -page updated 26 May 05-