May is a busy month at Secret Garden Books...Check out the following events!!! May 1: Author/Illustrator Julie Paschkis shares her new book MOOSHKA: A QUILT STORY at 7 p.m. ... Continue Reading →
2012 Juried Art Portfolio Dislpay Winners
We are so thrilled to announce our fantastic first and second runners-up for the Juried Art Portfolio Display: Second Runner-Up: Suzanne Kaufman First Runner-Up: Jessixa Bagley And drum roll for the Grand Prize Winner of the 2012 SCBWI WWA Conference Juried Art Portfolio Display....................................................................................................................... LIZ WONG! Yayayayay! Congratulations, everybody!
2012 Conference’s Outstanding Work-In-Progress
In case you missed hearing their names on Sunday afternoon at our 21st annual conference, a round of applause for these Outstanding Works-In-Progress mentions. A reminder that it was not mandatory for faculty members giving manuscript consultations to pick any work as outstanding, so kudos to those receiving a mention below, in no particular order:... Continue Reading →
Cinderella Smith Review
Did you make it to fellow SCBWI WWA member Stephanie Barden's book launch Saturday at Mockingbird Books? Stephanie released her second book in her CINDERELLA SMITH series, CINDERELLA SMITH, THE MORE THE MERRIER. If you didn't make it you can check out a review by fellow SCBWI WWA member Dorine White on her blog, The... Continue Reading →
Good News for Erik Brooks
Good News abounds this Friday!!! Congratulations to fellow SCBWI WWA member Erik Brooks. Erik's book, WHO HAS THESE FEET, was recently named a Bank Street Best Book in the 5-9 year old Science Category, POLAR OPPOSITES, is a nominee for the 2013 South Carolina Picture Book Award!!! For more information on Erik, and his work,... Continue Reading →
Good News for Peg Kehret and Kirby Larson
Peg Kehret & Kirby Larson Good News and fun times for fellow SCBWI WWA members Peg Kehret, Kirby Larson (and also SCBWI members Mary Nethery and Jean Cassels). Both Peg and Kirby were in Missouri this past weekend, Peg to receive the 2011 Mark Twain award for STOLEN CHILDREN , and Kirby to accept the 2011 Show Me award,... Continue Reading →
Stephanie Barden Book Launch
Come celebrate with fellow SCBWI WWA member Stephanie Barden at the launch of the second book in her CINDERELLA SMITH series, CINDERELLA SMITH- THE MORE THE MERRIER, this Saturday, April 28, from 1-3 p.m. at Mockingbird Books in Seattle. This party is especially for kids! There will be games, crafts, treats and even gifts-with-purchase. (Actually just gifts for... Continue Reading →
Highlights from the Nonfiction Intensive
On Friday, Andrew Karre from Lerner/Carolrhoda gifted a group of our region’s nonfiction writers with over five hours of his undivided attention. And, wow, was it an afternoon to remember! He brainstormed with the group and helped us hone our ideas into something marketable. He gave feedback on our short proposals and/or first pages. And he gave insight... Continue Reading →
Jennifer Shaw Wolf Book Birthday!!!
Congratulations and Happiest Book Birthday wishes to fellow SCBWI WWA member Jennifer Shaw Wolf! Her book, BREAKING BEAUTIFUL, releases today!!! You can celebrate with Jennifer today at her launch party at Fireside Bookstore in Olympia from 5-7 p.m. (116 Legion Way SE, Olympia). She will also be collecting donations for SafePlace Women's Shelter in Olympia. Here's a link... Continue Reading →
Lucy Ruth Cummins: Now/New/Next
Lucy Ruth Cummins is an art director at Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. She gave us a look at what she is seeing a lot of in terms of illustrated books and what she sees as trending. This was an opportunity to see books she admires and has worked on, in many styles,... Continue Reading →