by SCBWI Western Washington
Stacy Whitman Stacy Whitman wears many hats. She's an editor, a marketing specialist, a blogger, a publisher, and at Tu Books, the imprint of Lee & Low that she oversees, she's gone from Editorial Director to Publisher. With a background at Wizards of the Coast, Houghton Mifflin, and other publishing stops, Stacy is a true... Continue Reading →
Um, don't forget to register for the MOST IMPORTANT EVENT THIS MONTH: Our annual, one-and-only, pulling-out-all-the-stops, so-good-it's-gotta-be-bad CONFERENCE! WHEN: Friday, April 19–Sunday, April 21 WHERE: Marriott, Redmond Town Center, Redmond REGISTER: For a good time, click right here! Classes: Want support and accountability in your writing? YA Novel Writing: Captivating the Teen Reader begins April... Continue Reading →
Good news! A new book is born! April 2 is the official release of Suzanne Selfors's new middle grade book, The Sasquatch Escape, Book One in the Imaginary Veterinary Series. Illustrated by Dan Santat, this is the story of Ben Silverstein and Pearl Petal, who become apprentices in a secret hospital for imaginary creatures. Published... Continue Reading →
If you: Happen to be in Redmond for the Annual Conference, or just Happen to be in search of writing or illustrating folks to network with, or just Happen to be ready to discuss the finer points of past conference experiences, or just Happen to be, well, THIRSTY, THEN.... Come to KID LIT DRINK NIGHT ... Continue Reading →
Colleen AF Venable As someone who seems to have fully recovered from being voted class "dork," Colleen AF Venable's double major in studio art and English led her to success as a graphic novelist writing about a hamster named Hamisher. Her Guinea Pig: Pet Shop Private Eye series is now up to its fifth release,... Continue Reading →
Taylor Norman To get to know Taylor Norman is to understand to know her almost obsessive passion: books. Specifically, books for kids. As the editorial assistant in the Children's division at Chronicle Books, Taylor comes to life on the Chronicle Books Blog, which gives fellow devotees a dose of what's going on in the kidlit... Continue Reading →
Patti Ann Harris Patti Ann Harris knows a thing or two about a thing or two. If that thing (or two) happens to be related to children's book illustration, art, or design, she's your woman. As the Senior Art Director at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, she oversees the design of the picture book... Continue Reading →
Kelly Milner Halls Who around here can say they've published over 1,500 pieces of writing? Kelly Milner Halls, for one. She's the tireless and dedicated writer who has a knack for telling the stories behind real stories and making kids clamor for more. With a career that's spanned work for Highlights, Teen People, Chicago Tribune... Continue Reading →
Ammi-Joan Paquette From the first glimpse of her inviting and colorful website, author-agent Ammi-Joan Paquette has a lot to say. Not only has she written and released two novels (Nowhere Girl, Paradox) and two picture books (The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies, The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Mermaids)––with more of each on the way this... Continue Reading →
If you delve into the rich, imaginative world of Robin LaFevers, you will find yourself awash in history, intrigue, romance, and daring. Her beloved middle-grade series––the Nathanial Fludd Beastologist, Theodosia, and Lowthar's Blade––draw upon her love of mythology and fairy tales and the adventure in magical realms. Her YA series, His Fair Assassin, features compelling... Continue Reading →
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