- You're an author? Get advice on building new narratives, and unusual approaches and new ways, to present your work to publishers.

- You're an illustrator/designer? Learn how to work with writers, create visual narratives, and find new revenue models for your artwork.

- You're a publisher/bookseller? Explore new production and distribution platforms, from retro to digital, and reach out to new markets.

- You're a librarian/teacher? Re-think how the library is perceived in our schools, and discover interactive ways of enlivening the library space.

- You’re interested in children’s content? Come discover the world of writing, illustrating, storytelling and much more for children.



costs



- A certificate of participation will be given at the end of the workshop.

- Admission to the Open Sessions is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Your participation will be confirmed once we have received your complete registration details and payment.

- Admission to the Workshops will be dependent on selection by the Workshop Leaders along with the JUMPSTART Board.

- The Workshop cost is inclusive of Open Sesions.

- Please download the registration/application forms, fill and email at the earliest to gbo.jumpstart@gmail.com

**Download application forms for Writers, Illustrators and Librarians.