Venue: The Society of Authors, 84 Drayton Gardens, London, SW10 9SB.
CWIG AGM and Futures of Publishing: a wild brainstorm
Tuesday 13 November
Annual General Meeting
5.30pm
The AGM will consist of the Chairman’s Report by Helena Pielichaty (Chair) followed by Committee elections. Nicola Davies, Patrick Ness and Bali Rai are retiring and replacements are being sought. Please send your suggestions to Jo McCrum (Secretary). John Dougherty, Sarah McIntyre and Nicola Smee are continuing to serve. The Committee will present their nominations in advance of the AGM, but their recommendation to date is that Michaela Morgan extends her tenure for another year to continue working on our reading for pleasure and literacy campaigns.
Futures of Publishing: a wild brainstorm
6.15 - 7.45pm
Nana Li, Jamie Smart, Gary Northfield and Alex Milway
Chaired by Sarah McIntyre
Everyone's talking about eBooks, but what other exciting things are happening in publishing for children: in print, digital media and beyond? What could we make happen? Might books have not just one future but many futures? Join us in looking forward toward new possibilities in storytelling and marketing our work. Bring your ideas!
How to book
The AGM is free to attend. Tickets for the Futures of Publishing talk are £10 members, £15 guests (including VAT and refreshments).
To reserve a place, please email Neha Matkar. Cheques should be made payable to the Society of Authors and posted to 84 Drayton Gardens, London, SW10 9SB. Please ensure that you write the event ID 408 on the reverse of the cheque. Alternatively you can telephone 0207 373 6642 to pay by debit/credit card.
All bookings will be confirmed in writing once payment has been received.