P.A.L. (Published and Listed) Opportunity! Want your books to be seen by hundreds of independent booksellers (and librarians, book reviewers, and others) from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington? Here's your chance to get the words out about your book(s). Bring your currently-in-print books (published by approved P.A.L. publishers) to our Professional... Continue Reading →
Julie Paschkis wins TWO awards!
Let's start the applause now, for talented illustrator Julie Paschkis, whose book Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People (Holt) won an Orbis Picture Honor Award AND Americas Award. She just received her awards at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC on Friday. Viva Neruda! Posted on October 5, 2012 by Julie Paschkis | 1 Comment ... Continue Reading →
Don’t Miss October’s PSM with Diane Muldrow!
Leaves around town are turning golden just in time for this Thursday's Professional Series Meeting with Golden Books editorial director Diane Muldrow! Authors and illustrators alike won't want to miss her fantastic presentation. She'll be signing copies of the books she's written, too. A few links about Diane, here's her talking about Mary Blair, and... Continue Reading →
October readings and appearances
What do Marissa Meyer, Jan Brett, Colin Meloy, Annie Barrows, and Libba Bray have in common? They're coming. Here. To a bookish venue near you! Get those calendars out, because this is one busy month of not-to-be-missed kid lit favorites! Thursday, October 4 Sean Beaudoin, The Infects (Elliott Bay Book Company, 7pm) Sunday, October 7... Continue Reading →
Grief in Fiction book from Denise Jaden
After presenting on the topic of Grief in Fiction at a recent Pro Series meeting, YA author Denise Jaden has compiled and expanded her notes on the subject, included exercises and key points, and is releasing it as a new author's resource in ebook and paperback. In her first nonfiction book, Writing With A Heavy... Continue Reading →
A book makes a wish come true
Once in a while, the forces for good in this world come together in a spectacular way. Here is one of those instances.
Look what you missed!
Pub Night at the Roanoke Inn by Dana Sullivan (with apologies to Edward Lear) KidLit Drink Night, 9-22-12 Writers and illustrators crossed the lake to meet at the Roanoke Inn They moved tables and chairs, which earned them some glares 'til they ordered beer and gin All were lighthearted, the rain clouds soon parted As... Continue Reading →
Help wanted: School project on book publishing
Attention, SCBWI-ers! Please consider helping this student on her worthwhile senior project. It's something close to all of our hearts..... From her teacher: I have a student who goes to Chief Seath High School and is doing her senior project on how to publish a book. We are looking for folks who will meet with her... Continue Reading →
HarperCollins Voyager imprint wants YOU!
This just in from Lois Brandt: In case you haven't seen this already, HarperCollins Voyager imprint is going to accept unagented manuscripts for two weeks in October! This may be an opportunity for YA science fiction writers. For more details and links to submission guidelines, click here.
Catch Kirby Larson’s Friend Fridays
News from Kirby, which in turn means good news for all: I'm switching things up at my blog, kirbyslane.blogspot.com, a bit and am adding a new feature called Friend Fridays. I want to use those posts to celebrate my friends' new books. I try to keep up, but my SCBWI friends are just too danged... Continue Reading →