Intern Insights: Highlights of SCBWI LA 2018

Lin Oliver interviews Lois Lowry at SCBWI L.A. ConferenceBy Gayleen Rabakukk
for Cynthia Leitich Smith's Cynsations

In August, I attended my very first SCBWI international summer conference. It was truly an amazing experience, but also a bit overwhelming with nearly 1,200 people in attendance.

Thankfully, we all share a love of children's books, making it much easier to talk with people than typical social situations.

I came home with both inspirational and practical advice, and have a few h...