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Suffolk Children's Literature Festival (Saturday 18 May)

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Suffolk Children's Literature Festival (Saturday 18 May)

Do you have a brilliant idea for picture book, middle grade, or young adult readers? Are you keen to develop your craft as a children’s book illustrator or gain insider tips on pitching your work to agents? If so, join us on Saturday 18 May for the third Suffolk Children’s Literature Festival.
Limited tickets are available for this event. Discounts available for students, University of Suffolk alumni, and SCBWI members.

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CONF311

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Lindsey Scott
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Dive into your creativity at this year’s Suffolk Children’s Literature Festival!
Do you have a brilliant idea for picture book, middle grade, or young adult readers? Are you keen to develop your craft as a children’s book illustrator or gain insider tips on pitching your work to agents? If so, join us on Saturday 18 May for the third annual Suffolk Children’s Literature Festival.
Our specialist workshops with authors, illustrators, and literary agents will help you to hone your skills, learn more about the industry and join a vibrant creative community. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, our festival will ignite your passion for children's fiction.
The theme for SCLF2024 is EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEYS. Set sail with our authors and illustrators, travel to unforgettable story worlds and create characters young readers will follow anywhere.
This event runs 9.30am-4.30pm and will be held at the Ipswich campus, University of Suffolk.
Limited tickets are available so please book early to reserve your place. Discounts are available for students, University of Suffolk alumni, and SCBWI members.
What's included:
- 1-hour workshops and 90-minute masterclasses with published PB/MG/YA authors and illustrators
- 90-minute guidance session with a literary agent, including an opportunity to pitch your story*
- SCLF Book Shop with signings and raffles, courtesy of Dial Lane Books
- Lunch and refreshments
*To be eligible for the pitch event, please purchase your ticket no later than Friday 3 May and submit your agent cover letter (maximum 350 words) to [email protected] with SCLF2024 PITCH as your subject line.
If you have any queries about this event, please contact the festival organiser, Dr Lindsey Scott: [email protected] For further event news and updates, follow @UOSEnglish #SCLF2024
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