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