SEPTEMBER 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 September 9, 7PM Don and Audrey Wood, THE FULL MOON AT... Continue Reading →
Looking ahead: Kadir Nelson to give Spencer Shaw Lecture in October
Thanks to Kim Baker, you now have plenty of time to register for this fall's Spencer G. Shaw Lecture at the University of Washington! This October, award-winning artist, illustrator and author KADIR NELSON will speak about "The Art of Storytelling." It doesn't get much better than this guy––a 2012 Coretta Scott King Honoree for Heart... Continue Reading →
Don and Audrey’s latest
Come join picture book legends Don and Audrey Wood, who will launch and sign their latest collaboration, FULL MOON AT THE NAPPING HOUSE. This is a follow up to their beloved classic, THE NAPPING HOUSE, and features their signature details in both paintings and text. This is a not-to-be-missed event! WHEN: Wednesday, September 9 at... Continue Reading →
Don’t be scared of DAN!
DON'T BE SCARED! Congratulations to Dan Richards, who will celebrate the launch of his second picture book, THE PROBLEM WITH NOT BEING SCARED OF KIDS. This book follows 2014's wonderful THE PROBLEM WITH NOT BEING SCARED OF MONSTERS, and features illustrations by Robert Neubecker. WHEN: Friday, September 11 at 7pm WHERE: Snapdoodle Toys, 7330 NE... Continue Reading →
Read this: Ursula K. LeGuin on “Go Set a Watchman”
Thanks, Joni Sensel, for sharing this fantastic tidbit from the inestimable Ursula K. LeGuin: It centers on the sequel (prequel?) to Harper Lee's GO SET A WATCHMAN, which has raised considerable questions within the writing community and well beyond. In fact, this whole blog is fantastic. Subscribe. Peruse. Soak in the wisdom and the perspective... Continue Reading →
Our pre-season kickoff event
Thursday, September 17 Seattle Public Library, Central Branch 1000 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, 98104 6pm Please join us for a Pre-Season programming event, featuring some of our local SCBWI-WWA writers and illustrators, who are joining together for kids as readers, and kids as eaters. It's going to blow the roof off of the Central Library! Don't... Continue Reading →
Weekend on the Water deadline
September 5. That's all the time you have left to register for the upcoming Weekend on the Water! That's in less than two weeks, people! Don't delay: Click here to register and for all the information on this fabulous retreat for writers.
The Great Critique deets!
THE GREAT CRITIQUE! Saturday, September 19 Noon–4pm Robinswood Park, Bellevue (2430 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007) This is how it will work: You'll get registered and get your name tags with your group assignment, and then you'll find your group leaders. You'll all share lunch and dessert together in your group before the session.... Continue Reading →
Get with the program!
WELCOME BACK! from Your SCBWI-Western Washington Advisory Committee! You won’t want to miss even one of the events in our amazing upcoming season. Watch your inbox for your invitation to register or keep your eye on our web page. Registration opens for the 2015-2016 Monthly Programming Passport on September 4. Overview of the SCBWI-WWA 2015-2016... Continue Reading →
Great Critique postponed
Hey, Everyone! I want to make sure you all know that there will NOT be a Great Critique tomorrow at Robinswood Park in Bellevue. We have pushed the date of this event back to Saturday, September 19, due to some technical issues. We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused and ask you to continue to... Continue Reading →