Learning to See the World as a Writer
It takes a lot more than a good idea to make a good story. Author Christina Hagmann will talk about learning to see the world as a writer.
From Writer to Author: A Journey
From first draft to published novel, one writer’s experience of breaking into the publishing industry.
Imaginary Stories – Real World Inspiration
Shannon will talk about her debut novel,The Virtue of Sin, and the real-life cult that inspired her, as well as the difficulties involved in inventing an imaginary religion.
YA Author Workshop
Strasburg will moderate a discussion/workshop on being a YA Author. Topics like rewriting your book, balancing home, work and writing, finding a publisher, finding an editor, finding your voice, and a successful book launch will be discussed at this roundtable.
Diverse Voices in Youth Literature
Join youth authors Crystal Chan, Lori M. Lee and Kurtis Scaletta as they discuss the importance of diverse voices in youth literature today.
YA Author Workshop
Strasburg will moderate a discussion/workshop on being a YA Author. Topics like rewriting your book, balancing home, work and writing, finding a publisher, finding an editor, finding your voice, and a successful book launch will be discussed at this roundtable.
This event has been cancelled
This event has been cancelled. Young Adult author Liz Czukas talks about her twisty-turny path to becoming published and the things she's learned along the way.
Censorship in America: Why Are Adults so Afraid of the Real World?
In this timely discussion, Laurie Halse Anderson explores the current state of censorship in America, how everyone came to be so afraid of the real world, and the steps we can take to productively reconcile sensitivity with reality.
The Power of Speaking Up: The Writing of and Reaction to Speak
In a world where hateful rhetoric and deceit have become the norm, finding your voice, summoning your courage, and speaking your truth is more critical than ever.