Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Karen Sampson is currently the Executive Director of Poison Apple Education Project, a non-profit that focuses on educating mothers about the dangers of pesticide exposure during fetal development and the benefits of a healthy organic diet during pregnancy. Prior to this role, Karen has held positions as Project Manager at Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and Manager of Development at NBC Universal. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media Studies from Salem State University and a Masters in Producing from The American Film Institute.
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Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, is one of the largest existing organizations for writers and illustrators. It is the only professional organization specifically for those individuals writing and illustrating for children and young adults in the fields of children’s literature, magazines, film, television, and multimedia. Our mission is to support the creation and availability of quality children’s books around the world. We accomplish this by fostering a vibrant community of individuals who bring books for young readers to the public including writers, illustrators, translators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers, bloggers, enthusiasts and others. We provide education and support for these individuals and the community through our awards, grants, programs and events. We strive to increase the quality and quantity of children’s books in the marketplace, and act as a consolidated voice for writers and illustrators of children's books worldwide.