Publishing rep to address writers' meet

Advertiser Staff

Candlewick Press editorial director Elizabeth Bicknell is scheduled to speak at a children's book-writing conference at the Ala Moana Hotel on March 6. Candlewick is the publisher of 2004 Newbery Award winner "The Tale of Despereaux."

Award-winning author/illustrator Nina Laden, local authors Elaine Masters and Carolyn Han, and Hawai'i illustrator Scott Goto will be presenters. For more information on the event, contact the Hawai'i chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators at 373-9522 or cowing@aloha.net.