The Canadian Society of Children's Authors Illustrators and

Professional development and networking for beginning and professional authors illustrators and performers through: monthly membership meetings with expert speakers; quarterly newsletter; annual conferences; annual writing for children competition for unpublished writers; listerv group for published creaters to connect with peers; blue pencil manuscript and portfolio evaluation service outreach; partnerships and information sharing with publishers educators libraries other organizations etc.; promotion of book launches festivals and events workshops and courses etc.