MEETING ROOM
***Book signings will take place in the childrens room following each panel or talk via our awesome local-(ish) indie Gibson’s.
10:00-10:05
Opening Poem written and read by Robert Crawford
10:05-10:50
Process with Anita Diamant
Wondering how a NYT bestseller works? Come find out how Anita Diamant makes her incredible stories come to life.
10:50-11:10
Book sale and signing with Anita Diamant
11:10-11:55
Crash Course in Queries with Lorin Rees of the Rees Literary Agency
Trying to land an agent or editor? Then you’ll need a query letter. Join Lorin Rees of the Rees Literary Agency to learn what to write —and what to avoid–in that essential document.
11:55-12:05
Informal Q&A with Lorin Rees
12:05-12:55
Lunch Break: Please pack a bag lunch or visit one of our local restaurants
12:55-1:40
Narrative Nonfiction with Jenna Russell of the Boston Globe
What makes narrative nonfiction so readable? Join Jenna Russell to learn specific elements that will make every narrative sing.
1:40-2:00
Book sale and signing with Jenna Russell
2:00-2:45
Picture Books in a Flash with Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Do you have a picture book brewing? Join picture book author Maryann-Cocca Leffler to learn the ins-and-outs of creating a picture book.
2:45-3:05
Book sale and signing with Maryann Cocca-Leffler
3:05-3:50
Publishing Panel
Moderator: Erin E. Moulton, Panelists: Mohini Durgampudi, Ginger Johnson, Ceara Comeau and Dan Szczesny
Are you trying to publish a book? Do you have questions about what track (indie, self, traditional) might be right for you? Join us to hear various perspectives on the publishing industry.
3:50-4:10
Closing remarks, book sale and signing with Erin Moulton, Mohini Durgampudi, Ginger Johnson, Ceara Comeau and Dan Szczesny
**Gibson’s Bookstore will be selling books in the children’s room for the entire day.**
