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Katie Davis - How to Create a Smart Dummy

Workshop: Katie Davis

Early Bird Registration for Picture Book Summit 2023 opens this Friday and today we announce the second of our two in-depth craft workshops.

Welcome back Katie Davis to the PBSummit stage!

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Workshop: Angela Dalton & Julie Hedlund

It’s another big week at Picture Book Summit as we reveal our remaining program for 2023! Early Bird Registration opens this Friday and today we announce the first of our two in-depth craft workshops.

Our first Workshop Presenters are authors Angela Dalton and Julie Hedlund!

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Picture Book Summit 2023 - Julie Andrews, Nikki Grimes, Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead

Picture Books That Sing!

Our three Superstar Speakers are in place. Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead, Nikki Grimes, and Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton will all be joining us live at Picture Book Summit 2023!

Julie Andrews, Nikki Grimes, Philip C. Stead, Erin E. Stead

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…

That’s right: Picture Books That Sing!

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.

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Nikki Grimes

Superstar Speaker Nikki Grimes

Let’s get right to our second Superstar Speaker presentation for Picture Book Summit 2023!

This speaker puts the SUPER in Superstar! Please welcome Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Nikki Grimes to Picture Book Summit!

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2023 Reveal Giveaway

Our countdown to registration begins today! We’ve been sitting on this line-up for MONTHS and can’t wait to share it with you. Stay tuned as we announce this year’s line-up over the next 10 days. Early Bird sales begin May 19, 2023.

Today we start off BIG with our first Superstar Speaker announcement. For our first reveal, you get not just one, but two Superstar Speakers. Please welcome the Caldecott-Medal-winning duo Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead!

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Got Submissions Questions?

We’ve received lots of questions from curious picture book creators about how the Summit + Submissions Ticket works for Picture Book Summit 2022 – The Write Stuff: Creating Picture Books That are Out of This World. So, we’re here today to answer the most frequently asked questions.

First, let’s introduce this year’s Featured Agents and Editors and tell you a little bit about their panels at Picture Book Summit.

2022 Featured Agents

First Contact: Agent Query Critiques

Three agents take real queries for a test flight and share how to make a big bang with your submission instead of being sucked into a black hole.

Karly Dizon from Fuse Literary, Savannah Brooks from KT Literary Agency, and Page Terlip from Andrea Brown Literary Agency will join us in this pre-recorded panel. Hosted by Julie Hedlund.

 

2022 Featured Editors

We are Not Alone: Editors Panel
Three children’s editors answer burning questions and talk about new frontiers emerging post-pandemic.

Emily Feinberg from Roaring Brook, Emma Ledbetter from Abrams Kids, and Jess Harold from Henry Holt discuss how they help authors and illustrators make the giant leap from manuscript to published book in this pre-recorded panel.

Plus, all three agents and all three editors are accepting pitch submissions from attendees who purchase the Summit + Submissions Ticket.

This is a HUGE opportunity because only Savannah Brooks and Paige Terlip are open to general submissions as of now. That means you’ll be able to get your pitch in front of one agent and three editors who are not currently open to submissions. It’s a PBSummit perk!

 

FAQs

How does the PBSummit submissions opportunity work?

The Picture Book Summit submissions opportunity works a little differently than submitting a query letter and manuscript. In order to attract top-notch, busy agents and editors, we’ve streamlined our process in order to get them excited about accepting submissions from our attendees.

Attendees who purchase the Summit + Submissions ticket will have the opportunity to pitch a manuscript to each agent and editor. They will all have their own submission form. That means you will be able to tailor your pitch to each individual agent or editor according to what they are seeking in submissions.

For example, you could submit the same pitch to every agent and editor, a different pitch for a different manuscript to each agent and editor, or anything in between. No matter what, you’ll have six opportunities to pitch YOUR project(s) to these industry professionals.

Will agents and editors provide feedback on all pitches?
No. We can’t guarantee feedback on all pitches. If an agent or editor is intrigued by your pitch, they will reach out to request the manuscript. Four of these six opportunities are submitting to individuals who are not currently open to general submissions, so it’s a great opportunity to get your pitches seen by these industry professionals.

Does my manuscript need to be complete to submit a pitch?
Yes. If an agent or editor likes your pitch, they will request the full picture book manuscript and you will want to make a great impression by sending a complete and polished manuscript. If you are querying an agent, we recommend having 3-4 submission-ready manuscripts prepared so the agent can see your body of work.

Do I have to submit a pitch for a picture book?

Yes! This is “Picture Book” Summit and our Featured Agents and Editors will be expecting to see pitches for picture books.

How long do I have to submit?
The submissions opportunity will be open to attendees who purchase the Summit + Submissions Ticket from October 10 to December 31, 2022. We suggest watching the panels live or in replay before submitting so you can tailor your pitch to each agent and/or editor.

When does registration close?
Registration ends this Friday, October 7, 2022. But be sure to register before October 3rd so you can attend the Summiteers-Only PJ Party LIVE!

Register Now!

If you’re ready to submit your pitches (or you will be by October), choose the Summit + Submissions Ticket when you click the button below.

 

Don’t need submission opportunities this year? Choose the Summit Only ticket.

At this time, none of these editors are accepting unsolicited submissions from unagented writers and only two of these agents are open to general submissions, so this is an excellent opportunity to get your pitch in front of these three powerhouse professionals!

 

The Write Stuff:

Creating Picture Books That Are Out of This World

October 8, 2022

Picture Book Summit 2022 - ALL RECTANGLE

Pick the ticket that’s right for you and reserve your spot today!

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Picture Book Summit Agent Query Critiques Panel

We Are Not Alone: Editors Panel

Just like many industries, the pandemic changed children’s publishing. How do these changes effect you as a picture book creator? We have three stellar Featured Editors coming to The Write Stuff: Creating Picture Books That are Out of This World on October 8, 2022 to fill you in. Let’s uncover a bit more about this trio of editors.

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Picture Book Summit Agent Query Critiques Panel

Agent Query Critiques

Year after year, our Summiteers highlight our Featured Agent and Editor Panels as one of their favorite parts about Picture Book Summit. This year is sure to be no different with our Agent Query Critiques and Editors Panel.

Today we want to focus on the supernova talent this year’s Featured Agents are bringing to our panel for The Write Stuff: Creating Picture Books That are Out of This World, online on October 8, 2022

 

First Contact: Agent Query Critiques

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PBS IG Katie Davis 2022

Beginnings and Endings: A Cosmic Connection

So, what’s more important in a picture book?

A beginning that hooks your reader?
Or, an ending that leaves them feeling satisfied?

The short answer is both! While each of these elements has a very important role in your story, what is equally vital is how they work together.

Enter Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund and their 2022 Picture Book Summit Workshop:

From Lift-Off to Landing:

The Cosmic Connection Between the Beginnings and Endings of Picture Books

 

Beginnings and Endings Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund

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