"These FEET were made for walking. And that's just what they'll do..." A book event with Erik Brooks for this December two!Bad promotional rhymes aside, you can check out Erik's new book, WHO HAS THESE FEET and the Washington State Book Award winning, POLAR OPPOSITES at Kirkland's Everyday Athlete on Friday, December 2 at 6:30... Continue Reading →
Good News for Marilee Brothers
Congrats to fellow SCBWI WWA member Marilee Brothers! Her newest book, SHADOW MOON (Book 4 in the Unbidden Magic series), is now available in both electronic and print format at Amazon, Belle Books, or you can order it at your local bookstore. Book 5, the last in the series, will be out in 2012. For... Continue Reading →
Northern Network News–December Schmooze!
Last month in Bellingham we discussed critique groups. We had a chance to share our experiences in critiquing—good and bad—and talked about the etiquette of being a positive group member. Now we get a chance to practice those skills! In December we're going to do an informal “first pages” critique. To participate, please bring 5-10... Continue Reading →
NaNoWriMo Write-In Event
Don't forget, tomorrow is the last SCBWI sponsored NaNoWriMo write-in of the month! Meet Brenda Winter Hansen at the Pub at Third Place in Ravenna from 7-10 p.m. for a last dash toward your word count goal (whether you NaNo or not). Look for the rubber duck and an open laptop.
Interesting Article
Thanks to Jim Whiting for sending this New York Times article! The article talks about how the kids of e-book-loving adults still prefer paper for their own books. It also brings up the subject/debate about if anything is lost by taking a picture book and converting it to an e-book.A great piece to check out!
Great Review for Katherine Schlick Noe
Good News for Katherine Schlick Noe! School Library Journal reviewed Katherine Schlick Noe's debut novel, SOMETHING TO HOLD, which will be released on December 6. Click here to see the review.For more information about the book and to meet Katherine, visit her website.
Kid Lit Drink Night!!
Join Fellow SCBWI WWA members this Tuesday, November 22, for Kid Lit Drink!! They'll convene at the Pub at Third Place below Ravenna Third Place Books, as a joint event with the Nano Write In. Special features for this month's event include surrealist story generation, and the unveiling of the Magic Plot 8-Ball. Bring your... Continue Reading →
Good News for Lois V. Harris
More good news for Lois V. Harris!! Love hearing good news!! Publishers Weekly reviewed her new book, MAXFIELD PARRISH: PAINTER OF MAGICAL MAKE-BELIEVE. To see the review click on this link.For more information on Lois, and her work, visit her website.
Helen Landalf Book Launch
Please join Helen Landalf in celebrating the launch of her debut YA novel, FLYAWAY.Where: Secret Garden Books in BallardWhen: Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m.What: Refreshments, music, prizes, reading, book-signingHelen hopes to see you all there! For more information on Helen, and her work, visit her website.
Awesome Mural Proposals Requested from the Washington State History Museum
What makes Washington amazing? The Washington State History Museum seeks proposals from muralists for an interior project in its Education Center. The space is darn close to 30 feet long x 8 feet high and needs a grand vista of Washington (or some such idea) to add depth and space to this children's lunchroom. Proposals... Continue Reading →