FOR CBN & YLG MEMBERS ONLY

We are massively excited to announce that the Youth Libraries Group will be  partnering with Children’s Books North for a virtual conference for members from Scotland, North East, Yorkshire and Humber and the North West.  This will give authors, illustrators, publishing professionals and librarians a chance to network, share ideas and enjoy a few exclusives in a packed morning of events.

We hope you can all join us for this special event which will include a keynote speech from Scottish Book Trust and an exclusive virtual tour of the new Manchester Poetry Library.

The virtual conference will take place on Zoom Webinar on Saturday 15th May, 10am to 1pm, and is open to all Children's Books North members, along with YLG North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humberside and Scotland members.

FOR CBN & YLG MEMBERS ONLY

Full Programme

Welcome to the Conference: Jake Hope (YLG), Emma, Tilda and Liz (CBN)

Keynote Speech: Scottish Book Trust

Learn about Scottish Book Trust’s latest programmes, prizes and initiatives.

5-minute inspiration: Tony Walsh, performance poet

Top tips for children’s poets.

YLG Panel: Libraries Fact and Fiction

Angela Foster (Stockton Libraries), Anne Burns (Bolton School Library Service), William Plain (School librarian, Scotland and CKG Judge)

Chair: Amy McKay (Co-ordinator of the CKG Medals)

Festivals, events and awards – the many book promotion opportunities in libraries.

5-minute Inspiration: Phil Earle, author and publishing professional

Top tips for children’s authors.

Coffee Break: Networking by region

Special Guest Tour: Manchester Poetry Library

Exclusive behind the scenes tour and introduction to the new children's collection and events plans.

5-minute Inspiration: Alison Brumwell, YLG Chair & Kirklees Libraries

Top tips for children’s librarians.

Children’s Books North panel: Poetry for Children - chapter and verse

Ruth Awolola, Dom Conlon, Rachel Plummer and Louisa Reid

Chair: Becky Swain, Manchester Poetry Library

Poetry in all its forms - anthologies, collections, picture books and verse novels.

5-minute Inspiration: Helen Stephens, illustrator

Top tips for children’s illustrators.

Closing Speech

We hope you're as excited as we are about the stellar conference line-up and look forward to seeing you there.

 Please RSVP by Friday 23rd April, if you are a member of YLG North East, Scotland, Yorkshire and Humber or North West, please click here to book