The Lion’s Panels and Mine

Back in November I shared this image of a medal-bearing lion, drawn by Denise Ortakales as a symbol of the New England conference of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators on 2-4 May 2014.

The full image has now appeared on the web, and I was right in seeing a link to the Cowardly Lion. Look at the wall behind the award-winning feline artist, and you’ll see a comics page depicting a fight between a lion and a vested Winged Monkey.

The full SCBWI New England Conference schedule is on the same page. I’m leading a workshop on “Building Narrative Momentum” and moderating panels on “Publishing Bravely” and “Hybrid Publishing.” (I think I’m also moderating “Publishing In and Out of New York” on Sunday.)

Creating Bravely with SCBWI New England in May

This proud lion adorns the announcement of SCBWI New England’s 2014 conference in Springfield, Massachusetts, on 2-4 May. A “Save the Date” postcard just went out to members in the region. Registration will open on 5 February.

That conference has the theme “Create Bravely: Make Your Mark,” hence the lion’s medal and the pencil and paint brush in his mane. I’m scheduled to make my mark there by leading one workshop and handling some other duties.

This fine feline was drawn by artist Denise Ortakales, who normally works in cut-paper sculptures. Check out her website for lots of lovely work.