Since last week’s Mini Summit, we’ve received lots of questions about the Summit + Submissions Ticket for Picture Book Summit 2023 – Picture Books That Sing! So, we’re here today to answer the most frequently asked questions before Early Bird pricing expires this Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
First, let’s introduce to this year’s Featured Agents and Editors and tell you a little bit about their panels at Picture Book Summit.
In this episode, children’s picture book authors Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund give an overview of the four essential components of a query (introduction, pitch, bio and market info, and conclusion).
Then they dig deep into crafting the ever-elusive perfect pitch. Listen in for tips on creating a pitch that captures the story and spirit of your book and piques an agent or editor’s interest. If you’re in the querying trenches, this one’s for you!
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It’s our last episode of our series the 4 Biggest Reasons Your Manuscripts Get Rejected!
Following agent submission guidelines should be a no-brainer when it comes to searching for an agent, right?
“Query-whisperer” Emma Walton Hamilton gives an inside look as to why following submission guidelines are crucial—and how over half of all new authors get it wrong. This episode is your shot to getting it right.
Have you listened to the rest of the 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected series?
Catch up here:
046 – 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected Part 1 – Unoriginal Ideas
047 – 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected Part 2 – Lack of Emotional Resonance
048 – 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected Part 3 – Not Submission Ready
We hope this series has helped you develop stronger submission packages that lead you to picture book success!
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Over the last eight years we’ve donated over $42,000 to:
You can find out more details about our previous charity partners on our Charity Partner page here.
Dog-gone it! We are beyond excited to announce our 2023 Picture Book Summit Charity Partner: R.E.A.D. – Reading Education Assistance Dogs!
Here’s a little bit about R.E.A.D. – Reading Education Assistance Dogs:
Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA), is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1993, whose mission is to enhance quality of life through the power of the human-animal bond.
ITA launched Reading Education Assistance Dogs® (the R.E.A.D.® Program) in 1999. R.E.A.D. is the first literacy support program to utilize the known benefits of interaction with animals to inspire a love of reading and books—through the presence of a warm, trustworthy, non-judgmental listening companion. Thousands of children in schools and libraries worldwide have been benefitting ever since. R.E.A.D. has licensed more than 7,000 practitioners throughout the U.S. and in 27 other countries.
If you’ve attended just about any of our events, you know we are dog lovers at heart, so finding a charity partner that combines sweet pups with our love of reading with kids is like finding a match made in heaven!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who shared our Superstar Speakers on social media! And welcome to those of you who are new the Summit. We’re happy to have all of you picture book lovers along for the ride.
Let’s announce the winners of the Reveal Giveaway and the BIPOC Scholarships!
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From Pitchy to Perfection: Editors Panel
Is your pitch hitting the right notes? Join editors from Karen Boss of Charlesbridge, Nikki Garcia of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and Talia Benamy of Philomel for a one-hour, pre-recorded panel as they critique pitches from Picture Book Summit attendees and reveal what editors are really looking for in picture book hooks and what you can do to make yours stand out.
Let’s get to know this year’s editors:
Submissions That Sing: Featured Agent Panel
How do you compose a submission package that catches an agent’s eye? How do agents conduct relationships between editors and creators that lead to the perfect symphony that is a picture book? Agents Emily S. Keyes, Lane Clark, and Saba Sulaiman come together in this one-hour pre-recorded panel to give you expert advice to apply to your submissions right away.
Let’s get to know this year’s Featured Agents:
Welcome back Katie Davis to the PBSummit stage!
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Our first Workshop Presenters are authors Angela Dalton and Julie Hedlund!
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Next week, we announce our Workshop Presenters, Featured Agents, and Featured Editors. If you’ve been paying attention, we’ve hinted at our theme for the year, but let’s go ahead and make it official…
Each one of our sessions this year is designed to help you create picture books that come together like a perfect symphony and hit all the high notes.
