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For the 19th year, the MASC Young Authors and Illustrators Conference offers an enriching learning experience for students in Grades 4 to 8 with a special interest in writing and illustrating. From April 21—23, 2010, at St. Paul University, Ottawa, students will work with some of Canada’s most recognized authors and illustrators of children’s literature, including Frieda Wishinsky, Richard Scrimger, Ruth Ohi, Lee Edward Födi and Caroline Pignat. Cost is $45 for all three days.

On Saturday, May 29th, 2010, Yes Oui CANSCAIP hosts "Imagine a Story, a one-day conference for emerging and established creators of works for children." The event will take place at Dawson College (3040 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal), in Room 4C1 (Amphitheater) from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Royal Conservatory, with the support of the Ontario Arts Council, is pleased to offer the Artist-Educator Foundations Course for artists who are already engaged in arts education, and for those who would like to learn more about arts education. This 30-hour course prepares artists to work in schools and/or in community settings.

(February 2, 2010 – Toronto ) The Canadian National Section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY Canada) is now accepting submissions to the 2010 Frances E. Russell Grant.

TD has been a proud supporter of the Ontario Black History Society and the annual celebration of Black History Month for five years. This year’s theme is THEN & NOW, recognizing the many accomplishments of black Canadians in the past and the present. TD invites you to experience this extraordinary series of arts, entertainment and cultural events. Please click here for a list of events.