Cyberjaya, 20 November: - Good news for local writers and illustrators throughout the country! A convention by the renowned, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) will be held at Limkokwing University on 20th Nov 2009.

The convention, the first to be held at Limkokwing University, described as the best platform for writers and illustrators for a better network in exchanging their knowledge.

The convention themed “SCBWI – Malaysia Chapter” is aimed in creating awareness among aspiring book writers and illustrators in the country. Among the guests who are expected to the attend the event are Linda Tan, President of SCBWI Malaysia, Yussof Gaja SCBWI’s mentor, and the President and founder of Limkokwing University Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Lim Kok Wing.

SCBWI is represented in over 70 regions throughout the world and speaks as a consolidated global voice for professional writers and illustrators.

During the one-day event there will be workshops for the participants, those are “Use of Illustrations in Malaysia Children’s Literature” by Sarah Joan Mokhtar and “Multiculturalism in Malaysian Children’s Literature” by Daphne Lee.

Apart from that Yussof Gaja’s talk on “Producing Children’s Books” would definitely pour useful knowledge to the participants and there would be a presentation by Limkokwing University about the “Branding and Marketing of Children’s Books”.

During the remarkable event, an official signing of poster launch in commemoration of 1st SCBWI Convention Malaysia Chapter will be also held at the university.

Limkokwing University has 30,000 students from 150 countries studying in 12 campuses across 3 continents, educating their students on world issues to empower a new generation, the university stresses on raising students knowledge of other cultures and embodies a truly international spirit which centres on creativity and innovation.