Saturday, October 19th, Charlie will give the keynote address, CULTIVATING INSPIRATION, for the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Conference at Bishop Ranch Conference Center  in San Ramon, CA. He’ll also participate in the mid-day author autograph session and attend the  workshops, lunch buffet, and post-conference social. Charlie’s fondly remembers an earlier SBCWI Asilomar Conference and looks forward to renewing long-standing friendships.