About Us
Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers (WIFYR)
Wants YOU to Publish
We know you want more than a weekend filled with classes where teachers talk AT you. Our week-long conference is filled with hands-on workshops where the faculty work WITH you on your manuscript. As a participant, you get feedback from an agent or editor on your writing, opportunities to network with writers, and five days of breakout sessions filled with craft-specific topics designed for kidlit authors.
Once WIFYR week is complete, you’re not stranded. There's year-round support designed to help you achieve your writing and publishing goals.
Announcing the 2026
Conference Faculty
Success Story
“Without the WIFYR conference, I would have never had the confidence to submit my book to an agent. As well, I had the chance to meet him in person because he often attends this conference. Nothing but great things to say about WIFYR!”
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- Kyra Leigh, author of It Will End Like This and Reaper
