The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators will host its Illustrator's Conference 2020 entitled "Elevate Your Art." Registration is required.

8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast, networking, set up portfolios and grab a seat

9:00 – Welcome and Announcements

9:15 – Jim Hoover: Picture Books and Illustrated Middle Grade: How to Work with an Art Director

10:15- 12:15: Portfolio reviews with Jim Hoover begin

10:15 – Brooke Smart: Finding Your Niche

11:15 – Character Design Drawing Session with Vanessa

12:15 – Lunch

1:15- Vanessa Brantley Newton: Diversity Designed by Adversity

2:15 – First Look Slideshow Critiques

3:15 – Character Design Critique Groups/ Break out session with Jim Hoover

Kings English Book Store Open

4:15 – Questions and Answers

4:50 – Door Prizes and Portfolio Contest Winners Announced

5:00 – Book signing