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Oh, boy!—what an abundance of information Debbie Ridpath Ohi offered to illustrators. Debbie is a social media guru, but she's also a successful illustrator and an SCBWI success story. She won the portfolio showcase at the 2010 SCBWI LA Conference, and has gone on to illustrate several books, including Sam & Eva and Where Are My Books? (Simon & Schuster), more. Fortunately, most of what Debbie offered in her workshop is also available on her website, including  BONUS MATERIALS!

Newbery winning author Kwame Alexander answered business questions along with his agent Arielle Eckstut.  Some generated tips Build relationships with your local independent bookstore even before you sell a book.  Have a plan that has reach.  Know what you don't know and surround yourself with people who know. When you are searching for an agent, you need to identify all that you want in an agent. You've got to make the hard decisions that are going to impact your career positively.  With his books, Kwame never mentions poetry.  Consider putting some money aside from an advance for promotion or travel to help promote your book.  Make connections with librarians and booksellers.  Marketing energy should all depend on your book, and you know your book better than anyone else.  Figure out a desired mechanism to engage with your audience when presenting your book. Do it in a way that is you.  To get love, you have to give love. To give love you h...