Illustrators take B&N! Some of our chapter's illustrious illustrators––namely Kevan Atteberry, Jennifer K. Mann, Wendy Wahman, Toni Yuly, Ben Clanton, and Elizabeth Rose Stanton––WERE invited to participate in a "Meet the Authors" panel to mark the kick-off for Educator Appreciation Week! SADLY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Thanks, all! Catch you next time!
‘Tis the season…opener!
IT'S GONNA GET HOT UP IN HERE . . . AND WE ARE SO DANG EXCITED!!
Book Award finalists read
This SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, finalists for the Washington State Books Award will read from their nominated works at University Book Store in the University District at 3PM. Those reading are: Mary Cronk Farrell, Maureen McQuerry, Jennifer K. Mann, and Jennifer Longo. Come support our local talent and celebrate their books! See you there!
The Barry Goldblatt Interview
Welcome to SCBWI-WWA's 2015-16 First Evening of Monthly Programming Wednesday, October 21, 7–9pm Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall featuring: The One, The Only BARRY GOLDBLATT We had an opportunity to ask Barry some pertinent questions in advance of his arrival. Besides being the honcho of Barry Goldblatt Literary, LLC, there are other sides to... Continue Reading →
TOMORROW: Illustrator’s Day at U Bookstore
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 3 • 11:00AMUniversity Book Store's First Annual Illustrators DayU District store See how illustrators bring books to life! Join us for a full day of fun presentations by professional illustrators at University Book Store's First Annual Illustrators Day.Drawing on easels or projecting images from their computer on a big screen, illustrators will... Continue Reading →
Illustrators take B&N!
Some of our chapter's illustrious illustrators––namely Kevan Atteberry, Jennifer K. Mann, Wendy Wahman, Toni Yuly, Ben Clanton, and Elizabeth Rose Stanton––have been invited to participate in a "Meet the Authors" panel to mark the kick-off for Educator Appreciation Week! WHEN: Saturday, October 10 from 10am–noon WHERE: Barnes & Noble, 600 Pine St, downtown Seattle Partial proceeds from book sales will... Continue Reading →
Weekend on the Water message
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR WEEKEND ON THE WATER APPLICANTS! Here's a quick message from Lois Brandt, Weekend on the Water co-coordinator: Acceptances have gone out for this fall's fabulous Weekend on the Water retreat. If you applied and have NOT heard back from the retreat, please email Lois Brandt ([email protected]). Thanks!
Apply for mentorship program
We Need Diverse Books' Mentorship Program Apply: October 1-31, 2015 Working to develop diverse writers and diverse books, We Need Diverse Books™ (WNDB™) announces a mentorship program partnering award-winning writers and illustrators recognized for their diverse publications with upcoming writers and illustrators who are diverse or working on diverse publications. Year-long mentorships will be awarded... Continue Reading →
Tumwater Library workshops
The TUMWATER TIMBERLAND LIBRARY is offering these great classes. If you live in the South Sound or want to take a day trip south, check these out! Choose Your Words CarefullySaturday 10/3/152:00-5:00 pmMark Twain said that the difference between the right word and the nearly right word is the same as that between lightning... Continue Reading →
October events!
KEY: YA = young adult MG = middle grade ER = easy reader PB = picture book NF = nonfiction GN = graphic novel LINKS: University Book Store Third Place Books Elliott Bay Book Company Secret Garden Books Seattle Central Library Oct 1, 6PM Steven Henry, It's Raining Bats & Frogs (PB) University Bookstore,... Continue Reading →