The process of creating a successful picturebooks involves many considerations, decisions, and negotiations between author and illustrators. Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld share their decision-making processes and guidelines they have developed in creating oicturebooks such as "Stick and Stone," "A Moving Story," and "The Umbrella."

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld
Moderator: Seemi Raina-Aziz
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Heather and Stephen Caine, HarperCollins Children's Books

Story Blanket Tent (Seats 12)  
Sat, Mar 15, 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Children

Panelists: Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld
Moderator: Jesus Millan
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of In Memory of Chuck and Karen Custer

Big problems create a need for bright ideas as characters engage in creative problem-solving to find their way. Authors and illustrators bring together words and images to create humorous and heart-felt picturebooks.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Beth Ferry, Ryan T. Higgins, Eliza Kinkz, Tom Lichtenheld
Moderator: Judi Moreillon
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Heather and Stephen Caine