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Our wonderful 2009 NE SCBWI Whispering Pines Retreat being held March 27-29 this year, has a limited number of openings for Saturday-only attendees.

If you've always wanted to experience the magic of this very special retreat but couldn't commit either the time or the money, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the incredible surroundings, delicious food and presentations by our mentors, award-winning author, Ellen Wittlinger and Scholastic Press senior editor, Jennifer Rees. Afterwards, visit with other professionals over a relaxing lunch that boasts an outstanding menu. Although one-on-one critiques are not included, genre-based peer group critiques take place all afternoon.

Openings will fill quickly, so please contact Lynda Mullaly Hunt today at glkkhunt@aol.com or go to http://lyndamullalyhunt.com/index_files/Page554.htm

Whispering Pines, being held March 27-29, 2009, is a writers' retreat for the serious writer. This retreat, limited to 24 full time participants, is an opportunity to work intimately with professionals in an idyllic setting.

Weekend registration includes accommodations and meals. You will have the opportunity to work with others who are committed to quality children's literature in small groups and will also benefit from a thirty minute one-on-one critique with your mentor. You will also enjoy all of our mentors’ presentations (Saturday and Sunday) and intimate after dinner Q&A sessions, including a “first pages activity.” The setting allows for quiet meditation, networking, or attention to your individual project—you design your own retreat!

Saturday only participants will enjoy presentations from author, Ellen Wittlinger and senior editor, Jennifer Rees. Afterwards, visit with other professionals over a relaxing lunch that boasts an outstanding menu. Although one-on-one critiques are not included, genre-based peer group critiques take place all afternoon.

Sunday only participants will enjoy presentations from our author/illustrator, Maryann Cocca-Leffler, and editor, Sarah Shumway. Enjoy the company and professionalism of other participants over a delicious lunch.