Do you have a new book coming out in the next few months? If so, it's time to apply to the Inside Story, our region's twice-yearly celebration of new books. Here are the details: When: Wednesday, April 25, 7 p.m. Where: Mockingbird Books, 7220 Woodlawn Ave. N.E. in Seattle Who: In addition to our authors... Continue Reading →
Good News for Trudi Trueit
Good News and a big round of applause for Trudi Trueit! Ruckus Media Group and Scholastic, which teamed up in September of 2011 to launch a new children's transmedia imprint, has optioned the rights to sell her Julep O'Toole series in e-book! The digital books will be part of Ruckus' 2012 spring list, and includes... Continue Reading →
2012 NCSS Annual Conference in Seattle
The National Council for the Social Studies will be holding its annual conference in Seattle on November 16-18, 2012, with the theme "Opening Windows to the World." They invite you to think about how you can open one of these windows by submitting a conference presentation proposal. Keep in mind that the 2012 conference will draw... Continue Reading →
Going, going…
There are still just a few spots left for the March 3 Published Pro Think Tank. PAL-level members, if you're interested, see more information here or in your email inbox!
Round One Crystal Kite Voting is Open!!
The Crystal Kite Awards are given by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators each year to recognize great books from the 70 SCBWI regions around the world. Along with the SCBWI Golden Kite Awards, the Crystal Kite Awards are chosen by other children’s book writers and illustrators, making them the only peer-given awards... Continue Reading →
A nice reminder of what’s important
E-readers, e-books, amazon.com as publisher, B&N saying no... This article reminds us, gently and firmly of the most important thing amidst all the raucous noise: "Books are not sexy compared to ereaders. They don’t do anything but provide words on a page. And that is a wonderful, wonderful thing." Enjoy. http://www.law.upenn.edu/blogs/library/archives/rare_books_collection/
A Single Shard on stage with Linda Sue Park!
Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park, who led our recent SCBWI WWA Weekend on the Water retreat, will be in Seattle again on Saturday, March 10th! She'll be attending the 5:30 p.m. performance of her Newbery-winning novel, A SINGLE SHARD, as it's performed at the Seattle Children's Theater. Support this amazingly talented writer and beloved SCBWI board... Continue Reading →
February PSM Last Night with Jolie Stekly and Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Thanks to everyone who came out last night for a dash of Scrivener and a dollop of Portfolio Critique! We were minus a few of our Adcom volunteers due to illness, including Co-Regional Advisor, Kim Baker, here's a get well message for her: We missed you all! Giant gobs of thanks to Laurie Thompson, Brenda... Continue Reading →
Holly Cupala Book Trailer and Giveaways!!!
Fellow SCBWI member Holly Cupala's second novel, DON'T BREATHE A WORD, just came out, and today they are unveiling the DBAW trailer on YouTube along with a huge party finale swag giveaway, including five grand prize packs and ten runner-up prizes! PRIZES:Five Grand Prizes:Signed copies of DON'T BREATHE A WORD, TELL ME A SECRET, the... Continue Reading →
Good News for Samantha Vamos
Check out all this good news that Samantha Vamos has received!!!! Her book, THE CAZUELA THAT THE FARM MAIDEN STIRRED was recently named:-A Pura Belpré Illustration Honor Book (ALA, 2012)-A New York Public Library "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing" Selection (2011)-A Texas Library Association “2012 Texas 2x2 Reading List” Selection-A Fuse #8 Production “100... Continue Reading →