For those who asked at last Thursday's meeting, and for those who just need a refresher, here is the list of books that will be discussed at the Weekend on the Water retreat in early November. As per Patti Lee Gauch's instructions, selected sections of these books will be referenced in the workshops and discussions... Continue Reading →
SCBWI.org’s new look
They did it! SCBWI just launched its new website today, and yes, it had some initial glitches that are still working their way out. Test it out and see how it goes, but don't tear out your hair if it's not fully cooperative. It will be soon, you can bet on it. All good things... Continue Reading →
Come see artists, live and uncaged, on Sunday!
SCBWI Western Washington is currently hosting its first-ever public exhibition of children's book illustration at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, and this Sunday, Oct. 27, is a family open house complete with a chance to create art, meet dozens of artists (really!), and collect their autographs. Join the fun from 2:00 - 5:00... Continue Reading →
Martha and Suzanne’s big hairy deal
It's your last chance to attend a Big Hairy Deal Party! Martha Brockenbrough and Suzanne Selfors are teaming up to celebrate their Sasquatch books. Martha's Finding Bigfoot, written for Animal Planet, is a stupendous look at the history and science behind the local legend. Suzanne's The Sasquatch Escape is a middle-grade adventure story with delightful illustrations by... Continue Reading →
Jill Grinberg on Her Editorial Process
As part of our fall programming, agent Jill Grinberg presented a workshop last Friday on the revision work she does with her clients. Attendees were treated to an inside view of the editorial process based on case studies, and they walked away with ideas for taking a fresh look at their own work. Jill has... Continue Reading →
Nominate a book flying under the radar!
The submissions window has officially opened for the seventh annual 28 Days Later campaign, a Black History Month celebration of picture books and middle-grade and young-adult novels written and illustrated by African Americans. (This internationally celebrated month in February is also known as African American History month in the U.S.) The Brown Bookshelf will take... Continue Reading →
Membership basics
Thursday night was the fabulous opening of our fall season here at SCBWI-WWA. Applause all around for helping make it a success! So. Now we're under way, and it seems worthwhile to ask: What's in this for you? How can you best take advantage of being a SCBWI member? During this year, as we stir... Continue Reading →
Estate planning for artists
Washington Lawyers for the Arts presents an estate-planning workshop for artists! This is a fantastic opportunity for artists to plan for the protection of their creative property and other assets in case of death or other incapacitating situation. WHEN: Wednesday, November 6 from noon-1:30pm (registration begins at 11:45am) WHERE: Saturn Building, Fremont (3417 Evanston Ave... Continue Reading →
Conference sneak preview!
Kerri Kokias, conference coordinator for the SCBWI WWA Annual Conference for Writing and Illustrating for Children, is excited to begin announcing our faculty lineup! The event will be on April 13, 2014, with optional Master Classes and Critique Round Tables on April 12. We’re going to tease you a little bit and reveal our faculty... Continue Reading →