Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Malaysia
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12 Nov 2009I will be attending the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Malaysia conference on the 20th November 2009 at Lim Kok Wing and would like to invite those in the related field to join in.
Took this information from Linda’s blog with permission:
SCBWI Malaysia is a not-for-profit organization set up to develop local writers and illustrators and to bring together writers, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, educators and others for positive and mutually beneficial communications and interactions.
With the kind sponsorship of Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing, SCWBI Malaysia is pleased to invite you to participate in a one-day conference as follows:
Date : Fri, 20 November 2009
Time : 10.30am-5.30pm
Venue: Lim Kok Wing University of Creative Technology (LUCT), Cyberjaya
Official launch by Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing.
In conjunction with this conference, there will be an illustrators’ exhibition, book sales and a series of talks and panel discussions.
Illustrators’ Exhibition
The Illustrators’ Exhibition will be held prominently at the busy and spacious plaza at the entrance of LUCT. Published illustrators may submit up to five pieces of artwork/print (please do not submit original artwork). Max artwork size is A3 (420×297mm). Either the Publisher or the illustrator may submit artwork for the exhibition. Prints will not be returned. Deadline for submission: 17 Nov 2009
Book Exhibition and Sales
Publishers and booksellers may also take this opportunity to showcase and sell their books on that day only. Books should be children, young adults or design books. Booths will be at the plaza of LUCT. Deadline: 12 Nov 2009
Talks and Panel Discussions
From 2.00pm onwards, there will be a series of interesting talks and panel discussions on the relevant topics including the use of illustrations in Malaysian children’s literature; addressing multiculturalism issues in children’s literature; preparing children’s picture books – the experience of an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator; and others. Entrance is free.
For more information contact: lindalingard@yahoo.com
P/S: My illustrations for the Pantun book will be featured as well.
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- Sarah Joan: I'm so looking forward to next year! Thank you for the wonderful photos! [...]
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me?
Yesss!!
yessssaaaa!
finally its nessa…
Hi Marvic!
Wow.. banyaknya post today!:D
Tan Sri’s dolly nampak hemsem… hehe
hehe adalah sikit-sikit, nessa!
i think he looks cute
hey this sounds like a great event. i coordinated a children’s newspaper supplement back in India, for two years. i attended one such meet held by the british council. it was great great fun.
have loads of fun, emila.
come and join me, it’s free!!
will it be in malay? or mostly in malay? i only have a vocab of about 12 words in bahasa. make that 13 words including “chop”;-)
The event will be in English.
kak Emi….pagi tadi server down ek? susah btul bain naik masuk EIB. Tapi skang dah ok dah..yay! ^_^
ya bain! kak emi nak masuk pun susah!
great information
Hi! I am new in writing and publishing children’s book. I am not aware there is such society. AM just wondering if I can get help publishing out my first 2 attempts. *sigh* I wish I knew about this thing earlier. What a shame!