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PSU's Children's Book Conference to Be Held July 19-23, Award-winning Publisher Arthur Levine to Join Line-up
The Pacific Northwest Children’s Book Conference for writers and illustrators, sponsored by PSU’s Haystack Summer Program in the Arts (HSPA), will be held on the campus of Lewis & Clark College July 19-23, 2004. Registration for the conference begins March 15, 2004.
Now in its fifth year, the Children’s Book Conference presents an exciting week of lectures and small-group, faculty-led workshops. Special guest Arthur Levine, publisher of Arthur A. Levine Books and editor of numerous award-winning books for children including the American editions of the Harry Potter series, will deliver a keynote address on the children’s book industry on Monday, July 20.
“We are delighted to have Arthur Levine join us this year,” said Elizabeth Snyder, director of HSPA. “His frank, funny and enlightening perspective on children’s book publishing, coupled with our luxurious new surroundings at Lewis & Clark College, are sure to make the 2004 Children’s Book Conference one to remember.” Previous conferences have been held at Cannon Beach, Ore; other Haystack programs will remain at Cannon Beach
Conference participants will explore storytelling techniques, bring new characters into the fiction world, receive specific information about how to become a professional in the field of children’s literature and focus on the craft of writing for children and young people. Individual manuscript and portfolio reviews may be scheduled with the instructors for an additional fee; three university credits are available through Portland State University. This year’s distinguished faculty includes Arthur Levine, Susan Fletcher, Marla Frazee, Ellen Howard, Ann Whitford Paul, Joanne Rocklin, Susan Goldman Rubin, Elsa Warnick and Linda Zuckerman, director.
Housing and meals will be available to allow more opportunities for networking and ongoing discussion with faculty and fellow students. Tuition ranges from $585-$1015 for the week depending upon residency and credit options.
For more information, to request a brochure or to register contact the Portland State University Haystack Summer Program in the Arts at 503-725-4186 or e-mail Elizabeth Snyder at snydere@pdx.edu. For complete conference, registration and schedule information visit www.haystack.pdx.edu/children.
Now in its fifth year, the Children’s Book Conference presents an exciting week of lectures and small-group, faculty-led workshops. Special guest Arthur Levine, publisher of Arthur A. Levine Books and editor of numerous award-winning books for children including the American editions of the Harry Potter series, will deliver a keynote address on the children’s book industry on Monday, July 20.
“We are delighted to have Arthur Levine join us this year,” said Elizabeth Snyder, director of HSPA. “His frank, funny and enlightening perspective on children’s book publishing, coupled with our luxurious new surroundings at Lewis & Clark College, are sure to make the 2004 Children’s Book Conference one to remember.” Previous conferences have been held at Cannon Beach, Ore; other Haystack programs will remain at Cannon Beach
Conference participants will explore storytelling techniques, bring new characters into the fiction world, receive specific information about how to become a professional in the field of children’s literature and focus on the craft of writing for children and young people. Individual manuscript and portfolio reviews may be scheduled with the instructors for an additional fee; three university credits are available through Portland State University. This year’s distinguished faculty includes Arthur Levine, Susan Fletcher, Marla Frazee, Ellen Howard, Ann Whitford Paul, Joanne Rocklin, Susan Goldman Rubin, Elsa Warnick and Linda Zuckerman, director.
Housing and meals will be available to allow more opportunities for networking and ongoing discussion with faculty and fellow students. Tuition ranges from $585-$1015 for the week depending upon residency and credit options.
For more information, to request a brochure or to register contact the Portland State University Haystack Summer Program in the Arts at 503-725-4186 or e-mail Elizabeth Snyder at snydere@pdx.edu. For complete conference, registration and schedule information visit www.haystack.pdx.edu/children.
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Sources:
Elizabeth Snyder (503-725-4186)
PSU School of Extended Studies
Release Number: 04-025
