CANSCAIP Events Calendar

Yes Oui CANSCAIP (CANSCAIP Quebec) Imagine A Story Conference (Saturday, May 25, 2013)

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

IMAGINE A STORY: One-day Conference for Emerging and Established Adult Creators of Works for Young People

Yes Oui CANSCAIP (CANSCAIP Quebec) hosts Imagine a Story, a one-day conference for adults interested in writing, illustrating, and performing for children and teens. Marie-Louise Gay (author-illustrator), Patricia Ocampo (literary agent), Rachna Gilmore (author), Anna Goodson (artist agent), Christie Harkin (editor-publisher), and Anita Daher (author-editor) are among the conference's 14 featured speakers.

The event takes place on Saturday, May 25th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Dawson College (4001 de Maisonneuve Blvd. in Montreal).

Visit www.yesouicanscaip.ca for more information about the conference and to download the registration package for the event.

Edmonton Meeting - June BBQ & Buzz (Wednesday, June 05, 2013)

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:30:00 GMT

CANSCAIPers in the Edmonton area are welcome to attend and enjoy a keynote speaker, as well as network with others!

More details will be announced prior to the meeting. Edmonton meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every second month.

Toronto Meeting - June (Wednesday, June 12, 2013)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The Impact of E-Books

Are e-books really the future of publishing? How do children's books fit into the e-book world? Join us for a panel discussion with Ashleigh Gardner of Kobo Books and literary agent Sarah Heller as we discuss the latest buzz about e-books.

Sarah Heller Since joining the Helen Heller Agency in 2003, Sarah Heller has developed an internationally and New York Times best selling list. She specializes in first fiction, and in establishing new authors with a focus on front list commercial YA and adult fiction, with a particular interest in high concept historical fiction. Sarah received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University, and is a graduate of the Advertising program of the Ontario College of Art and Design.

Ashleigh Gardner is Head of Content for Wattpad, a global social platform for authors and readers to connect and share stories. Throughout her career, she's been working at the intersection of literature and technology with past experience as Director of Content Management at Kobo and Manager of Digital Development for Dundurn Press.

Please note that the start time for the meeting has changed to 7:00 p.m.

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July Atlantic Region Meeting (Saturday, July 13, 2013)

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT

CANSCAIP Picnics on the Beach!

Friends, members, and travelling CANSCAIPers are welcome to attend.

For more information on Atlantic region happenings, please contact CANSCAIP Atlantic Rep Lindsey Carmichael.

Edmonton Meeting - August (Wednesday, August 07, 2013)

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:00:00 GMT

CANSCAIPers in the Edmonton area are welcome to attend and enjoy a keynote speaker, as well as network with others!

More details will be announced prior to the meeting. Edmonton meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every second month.

August Atlantic Region Meeting (Saturday, August 17, 2013)

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT

***PLEASE NOTE DATE LISTED IS A PLACE HOLDER: DATE WILL BE FINALIZED IN FUTURE***

Guest Speaker Monica Kulling

Toronto Meeting - September (Wednesday, September 11, 2013)

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Publicity Beyond Social Media: Thinking outside the Box

With authors Lena Coakley, Cheryl Rainfield, Vikki Vansickle and Joanna Karapilis

Please note that the start time for the meeting has changed to 7:00 p.m.

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CANSCAIP's Prairie Horizons Conference (Friday, September 20, 2013)

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Join us for our

10th Anniversary of

Imagination and Inspiration at

CANSCAIP's Prairie Horizons Conference 2013, Lumsden, SK

Presenters include:

Eric Walters (winner of over 80 Awards, including eleven children’s choice awards, Silver Birch, Red Maple)
Marie Campbell, (agent working for Transatlantic Literary Agency)
Sean Cassidy (Kazaak!, Gummytoes, Good to Be Small)

A few of the weekend's events include:

Candlelight Labyrinth Walk: Get in touch with your inner voice as we venture out after dark on Friday night.

Mentorship Q & A: Spend an hour in a small group setting with Eric, Marie, Sean, or Pat.

Open Mic: Got something to share? Sign up to present a piece on Saturday night.

Canadian Idol: The Middle Grade/YA Edition

Breakout Workshops Leaders: Pat Miller Schroeder, Sean Cassidy, Linda Aksomitis, and Maureen Ulrich.

Conference Fee (including accommodation and meals): $220.00

Information & Registration:

prairiehorizons at gmail dot com

http://skcanscaip.wordpress.com

www.facebook.com/2013SkCanscaipConference twitter.com/SKCanscaip

Edmonton Meeting - October (Wednesday, October 02, 2013)

Wed, 02 Oct 2013 23:00:00 GMT

CANSCAIPers in the Edmonton area are welcome to attend and enjoy a keynote speaker, as well as network with others!

More details will be announced prior to the meeting. Edmonton meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every second month.

Toronto Meeting - October (Wednesday, October 09, 2013)

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Illustrator's Night!

Please note that the start time for the meeting has changed to 7:00 p.m.

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Toronto Meeting - November (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Inside the Editor's World

Details to come!

Please note that the start time for the meeting has changed to 7:00 p.m.

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Packaging Your Imagination 2013 (Saturday, November 16, 2013)

Sat, 16 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Don't miss Canada's largest and longest running conference for creators of Canadian Children's culture!

Details to be announced soon.

Edmonton Meeting - December (Wednesday, December 04, 2013)

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 23:30:00 GMT

CANSCAIPers in the Edmonton area are welcome to attend and enjoy a keynote speaker, as well as network with others!

This meeting will be a holiday potluck.

More details will be announced prior to the meeting. Edmonton meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every second month.

Toronto Meeting - December (Wednesday, December 11, 2013)

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Program details to come.

Please note that the start time for the meeting has changed to 7:00 p.m.

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