This schedule will be printed in your bio book that you will receive at the retreat.
T H U R S D A Y
3 pm on — Registration (foyer of Atrium)
5 pm — Cocktail Hour in the Atrium—cash bar
6 pm — Welcome Dinner!
7:30 pm — Art and Awareness with Alan Langdon from Circle in the Square Theater in NYC “What’s New? Just You.”
9:00-ish — Open Invitation to Mingle in the Hospitality Suite, Governor’s Mansion, rooms 234 and 236
F R I D A Y
7:30-8:45 — Breakfast
9:00-10:30 — Older Readers Strand with Franny Billingsley
From Voice to Plot and Back Again
Part One: The Connection Between Character,
World View, and Voice
10:45-12:1 — Younger Readers Strand with David Wiesner
What Is A Picture Book? (You think you know, but do you?)
We'll explore the seemingly simple art form that is small in stature, yet capable of endless variation and complexity.
Part One: A look at the form of the picture book and a group exercise about visual storytelling. Everyone will draw. Bring a pencil or pen.
12:30 — Lunch
1:30 — Editors Session–closed session for editors with guest David Levithan
1:30 — White Space–we will have a board for people to post impromptu topics and gatherings and times to meet throughout the afternoon
4:30-5:30 — Whole Group Workshop with Alan Langdon to integrate ideas from Thursday night’s talk
6:00 Dinner
7:30 — David Levithan COLLABORATION
While there are certainly times when writing is a solo act, sometimes it works best when it is with a collaborative one—with other authors, with editors, and ultimately with readers. This lecture will explore the how and why of this.
9:00ish — Open Invitation to Mingle in the Hospitality Suite, Governor’s Mansion, Rooms 234 and 236
S A T U R D A Y
7:30-8:45 — Breakfast
9:00-10:30 — Older Readers Strand with Franny Billingsley
From Voice to Plot and Back Again
Part Two: The Connection Between Character and Plot
10:45-12:15 — Younger Readers Strand with David Wiesner
What Is A Picture Book? (You think you know, but do you?)
Part Two: Crushing the generic with the specific - picture book world building. Also, DESIGN, the often ignored, but utterly critical element. An overnight assignment will be given.
12:30 — Lunch
1:30 — Editors Session–closed session for editors with David Levithan
1:30— White Space
5pm Cocktails
Grab a drink at the cash bar in the Atrium and sit right down to enjoy the Artist's Candlelight at 5:15
5:15 — Artist’s Candlelight in the Atrium
6:00 — Candlelight Dinner
7:30 — Candlelight Reading in the Atrium, followed by bonfire with resolutions, general merriment, and partying in the Kindling Words Hospitality Suite, Governor’s Mansion, Rooms 234 and 236
S U N D A Y
7:30-8:45 — Breakfast
9:00-10:30 — Older Readers Strand with Franny Billingsley
From Voice to Plot and Back Again
Part Three: The Web of Story
10:45-12:15 — Younger Readers Strand with David Wiesner
What Is A Picture Book? (You think you know, but do you?)
Part Three: Draw, talk, and discuss aforementioned assignment. Time to cover any other issues participants would like.
12:30 Lunch
Goodbyes
