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Writing for Children: The New School Spring Forums

Interested in writing for children? The New School is hosting a series of forums focused on just that. Each event is moderated by publishing veteran Deborah Brodie and takes place on The New School campus. Tickets are available at The New School box office, Monday – Friday from 1:00 – 7:00pm (212-229-5488).

 

Who: Andrea Davis Pinkney
When: Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 – 7:30pm
What: Andrea Davis Pinkney is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of 30 books for children and young adults. As Vice President, Executive Editor for Scholastic, Andrea has acquired and edited a robust mix of titles, including Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award winners. One of the “25 Most Influential Black Women in Business,” she was also named one of the “25 Most Influential People in Our Children’s Lives” by Children’s Health Magazine.
Where: The New School, 66 W. 12th St, Room 510, New York, NY
Cost: $5
Contact: 212-229-5611

 

Who: Enrique Flores-Galbis
When: Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 – 7:30pm
What: Artist, novelist, and devoted teacher, Enrique Flores-Galbis has taught at Parsons School of Design and is a frequent lecturer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Frick Collection, and The Museum of Modern Art. Enrique’s first novel, Raining Sardines, is an honor book for the Americas Award for Latin American YA Literature. He received the ALA Pura Belpre Author Honor Award for Ninety Miles to Havana.
Where: The New School, 66 W. 12th St, Room 510, New York, NY
Cost: $5
Contact: 212-229-5611

 

Who: Getting Published Panel
When: Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 – 7:30pm
What: Meet three publishing professionals who will share their expertise about publishing books for children and young adults. You’ll have an opportunity to direct questions to Tim Ditlow (Associate Publisher, Amazon Children’s Publishing), Louise May (Editorial Director, Lee & Low Books), and Linda Pratt (Literary Agent, Wernick & Pratt Agency).
Where: The New School, 66 W. 12th St, Room 510, New York, NY
Cost: $5
Contact: 212-229-5611

 

Who: Selene Castrovilla
When: Tuesday, May 1, 6:30 – 7:30
What: Selene Castrovilla, called “an author to watch” by School Library Journal, is an award-winning teen and children’s author. Her teen novels are Saved by the Music, The Girl Next Door and Melt. Her children’s books—both about little-known events in the American Revolution—are By the Sword and Upon Secrecy. Selene is a graduate of the MFA in Creative Writing Program at The New School.
Where: The New School, 66 W. 12th St, Room 510, New York, NY
Cost: $5
Contact: 212-229-5611

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