Diversity Matters: growing markets in children's publishing
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster
24-25 June 2006
Saturday 24, 10.00am – 5.00 pm; Family event: 6.00-8.00 pm
Sunday 25, 10.00am – 1.30 pm
Keynote Speakers:
Malorie Blackman & Trevor Phillips, Chair CRE
Contributing authors include:
Beverley Naidoo, Mary Hoffman, Bali Rai, Ken Wilson-Max and poetry with John Agard
This major conference from Arts Council England, organised by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, provides a unique opportunity to raise the profile of the market for culturally diverse children’s books and to explore opportunities for development in this area.
Drawing together people from across the industry, conference delegates will include publishers, writers and illustrators as well as booksellers, librarians and teachers. It will also feature a public showcase event open to local families.
Workshops will focus on: development of the market; informing and stimulating growth; showcasing good practice
For more information, or to book a place, please visit the website: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/diversitymatters
