Our sister chapter, SCBWI Inland NW, will be hosting their annual conference on September 19, 2015 in Spokane. To learn more about the location, panels, and registration details, please click HERE. Mary Cronk Farrell, the chapter RA, promises a wonderful day of learning and communing with fellow kid-lit folks. And, she so temptingly shared two... Continue Reading →
Deb Caletti’s new book and appearances
(This is straight from YA author Deb Caletti herself): Dear friends, family, colleagues and favorite readers––– I wanted to tell you that my second novel for adults, THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS, was just released a few days ago. I'm really excited about this one. SECRETS is about two sisters with troubled marriages who unite... Continue Reading →
Lois and some serious kudos!
We already know that Lois Brandt's picture book, MADDI'S FRIDGE, has won some incredible accolades since its publication. Well, they just keep coming! Lois is thrilled to share that her book, which has not only been honored as: 2014 Christopher Award Winner 2015/2016 Washington Children's Picture Book Award Nominee One of the... Continue Reading →
Book it with Wendy!
Bookmaking Workshop with Wendy Wahman When: Saturday, August 8th Where: Mockingbird Books: 7220 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle / 206.518.5886 Time: 1-3pmCost: $5Ages: 7 & upLimit 20 participants, please email [email protected] to reserve a spot. Let's make an 'Insight Book' together. What's an Insight Book? It's art and writing, collage and doodling. It’s improvisation with yourself.... Continue Reading →
Martha, Martha, Martha!
Our very own Martha Brockenbrough, who will soon participate as a panelist in the LA Summer Conference's SCBWI Success Stories session, is featured in the latest issue of the SCBWI Summer Bulletin! Martha's had a very busy, exciting year, with FOUR starred reviews for THE GAME OF LOVE AND DEATH, as well as many appearances... Continue Reading →
Published pro event this fall
I want to let all our published pros know about a great opportunity coming up this fall! YALSA's YA Lit Symposium will be taking place in Portland, OR, this year, November 6-8, 2015. I went to the one in Austin last year, and it was a blast! If folks have recent or soon-to-be-released YA books,... Continue Reading →
Graphic Artists Guild webinar Thurs
COMING THIS WEEK! On: Thursday, July 23 at 7:00pm in PDT To register: Click here!
Sara on a Sunday!
You're never too far away from SCBWI-WWA! While on vacation back East, imagine the thrill I just experienced as I opened the New York Times Book Review this morning over breakfast, where the name SARA NICKERSON fairly leapt off the page in the Children's Book section (apologies for the blur––I blame my hands, which were... Continue Reading →
Richard Jesse Watson’s workshop
The wonderful and wise Richard Jesse Watson has spaces still open in his upcoming workshop. What a great way to dig into your craft this summer! Workshop: The Art of Writing for Children with Author/Illustrator Richard Jesse Watson July 18 & 19, 2015 • Saturday & Sunday The Writers' Workshoppe/Imprint Books Port Townsend, WA Watson will demonstrate character development... Continue Reading →
Register NOW for Ilustrator’s Retreat!
Weekend in the Woods! October 1–4, 2015 at the Silvers Falls Conference Center, OR. SCBWI OR/WWA Joint Illustrator Retreat Registration opens July 1 Don’t miss out on this amazing event with our friends from Oregon, featuring award-winning illustrators LeUyen Pham and Eric Rohmann. Click here for full details and to register on July 1. Only 24 spaces... Continue Reading →