by SCBWI Western Washington
Because it's almost fall, and because that means hunkering down and getting those revisions just right or that first draft completed, it's time to start thinking about who is going to be honest with you. As in, who's going to tell you that your plot has gone off the rails, or that your main character... Continue Reading →
The fabulous illustrator Wendy Wahman will be appearing from 3-4pm this coming Wednesday, August 21 at the Barnes & Noble store in Silverdale, WA, as part of a Back to School fundraiser for the Kitsap Humane Society (ongoing, 11m-4pm). Wendy will be reading, signing and leading drawing games! Get your paws over there!
It's been a dry summer, but we're gonna end that by hoisting some beverages and discussing the state of literature for kids. Come to the Roanoke Tavern on Mercer Island on Wednesday, August 28, starting at 6:30 pm. Let's get some writers this time! (Last month the cops had to toss a few of our... Continue Reading →
Attention: Illustrators and Other Interested Parties! This month's Sketch and Meet-Up will be at the Washington Park Arboretum next Thursday, August 22. Meet at the Graham Visitor Center at 10:30am. Be self-contained for your beverages and lunch (there's nowhere to buy food). Bonus: There is a rest room and lots of free parking! Hope to... Continue Reading →
Turn writing skills to fund-raising by learning how to write successful grant applications in a two-day workshop being held by North Seattle Community College. The details: September 9 - 10, 2013 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. North Seattle Community College CFRE accredited course: 15 contact hours or 15 continuing education points Cost: $498 with a $25... Continue Reading →
Seattle's Franklin High School is looking for an art teacher to bring arty goodness to its diverse and sometimes challenging population of kids from low-income urban families. The candidate must be certified, have experience with drawing and ceramics, and know his or her way around the inner-city teaching experience. See the job posting here (enter... Continue Reading →
Now that the national SCBWI conference just ended, this post landed on FB today. It has a little something for everyone, and it also reaffirms the role that SCBWI plays in the development of careers. An informative and compelling piece from someone In the Biz, as they say....
Mark your calendars now! The second annual Mazama Festival of Books is coming, September 7-8. Featuring YA author Dia Calhoun and paper-cut artist Nikki McClure. For more details, author lineup, locations, etc., click here. Get your carpools ready, pack your sunscreen, and get set to enjoy a bounty of authors and bibliophilia!
Prolific YA author Pam Withers is having a book launch at University Bookstore this coming Monday August 12, at 7pm. Although she's written 15 young-adult books to date, this latest is for parents. It involves kids' literacy, and is called Jump-Starting Boys: Help Your Reluctant Learner Find Success in School and Life. Come out and... Continue Reading →
Congratulations are in order! The ever-industrious Martha Brockenbrough shared the announcement today that her new YA novel, The Game of Love and Death, has been bought by Arthur A. Levine Books! The story features two teens from different rungs of 1920s Seattle society, who are brought together by forces beyond their control. There's jazz, there's... Continue Reading →
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