by SCBWI Western Washington
Good news from Karen! I decided to take on a new challenge and publish my own book, Shoe Print Art Step Into Drawing Step by Step! My 5,000 books arrived last week, and they're beautifully illustrated by Sally Marts. Here's what 139 cartons of 5,000 books look like. I was fortunate to have MaryAnn Kohl... Continue Reading →
Is this the year that you’re going to write that novel? Lois Brandt's class at Bellevue College starts October 6, and can get you the jump-start that you need. Class: Write Your Novel in a Month Saturdays, October 6–December1, 10am-noon (no class 11/24) Cost: $189 Is writing a novel one of your life-long dreams? Join this... Continue Reading →
Need another reason to head south next weekend? Here's a sure bet: Books by the Bay 2012 Thursday, September 27 from 5-7pmJoin the South Sound Reading Foundation for a magical evening with award-winning authors, including regional best-selling author Jim Lynch.Mr. Lynch will read from his new book, Truth Like the Sun. Other authors and illustrators include: Judy Bentley,... Continue Reading →
Lois V. Harris presents an interactive picture book writing workshop on structure on Sept. 23 at Northwest Bookfest, in Kirkland’s Peter Kirk Community Center, Room 3 at 4 PM. (Please note that kid lit programs at Northwest Bookfest are not associated with or organized by SCBWI of Western Washington.) On Sept. 29 at the 2012... Continue Reading →
Please join author Maureen McQuerry for a special literary AND gustatory event at Mockingbird Books (7220 Woodlawn Ave NE) this Saturday, September 22 at 7pm, to celebrate Maureen's latest book, The Peculiars (Amulet). The ticket price, $18.56, includes a copy of the book, dinner, and other refreshments. Please call 206-518-5886 by September 20 to RSVP.
Peggy King Anderson is spreading the word, which is really all about the words you're about to write: Peggy King Anderson currently has openings in her Magic of Writing for Children (Beginning level; there are also openings in the Intermediate/Advanced class as well, with 8 sessions beginning Sept 26, from 6:30-9:30, same location) which starts... Continue Reading →
Cheryl Klein, Arthur Levine, and many other people at Scholastic and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have been working hard to help someone's dream come true— and we can all help! Cheryl writes: "Over a year ago, we were contacted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation regarding a young Seattle-area writer named Stephanie Trimberger (who was 13 at the... Continue Reading →
With September’s Kid Lit Pub Night in ascendance It’s time to do something ‘bout our sorry attendance. Why the poor turnout on these nights out together? Shouldn’t we flock to our birds of like feather? Is it because our butts are placed firmly in chair? And to leave for a drink or a... Continue Reading →
Local illustrator Craig Orback is looking for a boy to model on the weekend of Sept 22nd in Seattle for a children's book project. Here is his note: I need the boy to be Iranian or of Middle Eastern descent. He would need to be 10-12 years old. If your child fits this description or... Continue Reading →
Attention! For those of you on Bainbridge or who want to enjoy a lovely ferry ride on Tuesday, this is the event for you! Author/illustrator Richard Jesse Watson will lead an interaction discussion titled "The Up-Close, Far-Out World of Kids' Books," a roundtable sponsored by Field's End, at the Bainbridge Island Library (1270 Madison Ave... Continue Reading →
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