by SCBWI Western Washington
Here are some well-deserved rounds of applause for Advisory Committee members past, present and future, as mentioned during last Thursday's Professional Series meeting. Goodbyes: Thanks to Erik Pulkka and Chadwick Gillenwater for their AdCom service (and goodbye to Chadwick before he moves back to Indiana!). We'll miss you both! And loads upon loads of gratitude... Continue Reading →
The 11th annual Pacific Coast Children’s Writers Workshop presents a WHOLE-NOVEL SEMINAR October 4-6 near Santa Cruz, CA, for 16 advanced/published writers. You'll be offered partial or full novel critique(s), in written and open-clinic format, by Regina Griffin (Executive Editor, Egmont USA) and Fiona Kenshole (agent, Transatlantic Agency; former executive editor); both seeking new talent.... Continue Reading →
Please come one, come all, to our VERY LAST Professional Series Meeting this Thursday, May 9, at the usual 7pm time. But... ...not in the usual place: Instead, we'll meet at Otto Miller Hall, not Demaray Hall. (Otto's the science-y building close to the canal.) Here's a map that can help you see where you'll... Continue Reading →
McCleary School in McCleary, WA is looking for local authors and illustrators to participate in a Family Event/Writers Workshop. The workshop is in conjunction with our Scholastic Bookfair. Authors and illustrators and literature enthusiasts alike will host a table, talk with families and students about how you got your start, where you went to school and encourage students to... Continue Reading →
No, it's not strictly a Kid-Lit topic, but for those of you interested in the new frontier, this could be just the thing your brain's been percolating over.... WHAT: Panel Discussion on e-Books and e-Marketing with Hedgebrook Alumnae WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 6–8pm WHERE: Richard Hugo House, Capitol Hill, Seattle Hosted by Allison... Continue Reading →
Here's something to take your weekend into orbit! Author Cat Patrick launches her newest book, The Originals, at Secret Garden Books in Ballard! The fun starts on Friday, May 10 at 7pm. Those who attend will be treated to thematic, clone-worthy food and beverages such as DNA cupcakes and test-tube punch. ... Continue Reading →
Just to keep you on all your toes, here's a friendly reminder about this week's Professional Series Meeting change of location: Note: The May 9 meeting location has been changed from Demaray Hall to Otto Miller Hall. Otto Miller is located near the NW corner of the intersection of 3rd Ave. W & W Nickerson.... Continue Reading →
A fabulous event shared by Trudi Trueit: Author Trudi Trueit (Secrets of a Lab Rat series) will be sharing the stage with graphic novels created by elementary students from Soundview School in Lynnwood (no, that's not a typo - they wrote them! How cool is that?). On Saturday, May 18th, 2013 from 1–3pm, the... Continue Reading →
So who's the teacher, you may well ask? Our very own Jaime Temairik. If you're sticking around this summer and wishing you could have an amazing instructor for your myriad picture-book ideas, then look no further: Here's the skinny from the Picture Book Goddess herself: You may already be too busy today, at the University... Continue Reading →
Gawp! SPL is really going to town with their amazing lineup! But, as usual, I get the word almost too late.... Run, don't walk! Seriously! Meet Andrea Cremer and David Levithan Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Event typeAuthor Readings/Lectures WhereCentral Library Room LocationLevel 1 - Microsoft Auditorium AudienceTeens, Adults LanguageEnglish SummaryBest-selling young... Continue Reading →
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