This studio focuses on virtual storytelling through digital painting. Guy will show how he takes an idea from sketches to finished illustrations, using nothing but a computer. He will show images of his past work and talk about how he started using the computer for illustration. He will show images of the stages for his most recent book, play a video of himself painting on his studio computer, and do a short demonstration on his iPad. Guy Porfirio will demonstrate the way in which he engages in digital painting to create illustrations and his decision-making process to present ordinary scenarios in extraordinary ways.

Education Room 437 (Seats 65, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelist: Guy Porfirio
Moderator: Ray Martens

Listen to Guy Porfirio read aloud his new picturebook, My Grandma Lives in Arizona

Story Blanket Tent (Seats 12)  
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Children

Panelist: Guy Porfirio
Moderator: BAAC Will Fill 1

Many options exist for publication that range from working with a small press to self-publication. Join three authors who will share their experience and advice for publishing picturebooks, middle grade books, or young adult novels and discuss the pros and cons of these options.

Education Room 349 (Seats 48, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Multigenre
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

Panelists: Rick Ench, CJ Hosack, April Lesher, Guy Porfirio
Moderator: Anne Broyles