Thanks to Janet Lee Carey for sending this post!! Read an interesting post on Library Lions about Banned Books Week. Lesley James, librarian at Douglass-Truth Branch of the Seattle Public Library roars about Banned Books,"The serious fact is that every year books are removed from the shelves of libraries when library staff responds to patrons’... Continue Reading →
Participate in Page Ahead Fundraiser Wednesday by Dining Out
Going out to eat this Wednesday? You can dine out and help Page Ahead at the same time!! Page Ahead's fundraiser is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28.Page Ahead is Washington state's leading provider of children's literacy programs, serving 55,000 kids. Local restaurants will donate a percentage of sales tomorrow for Dish Up Literacy. Fellow SCBWI WWA... Continue Reading →
Good News & Happy Book Birthday for Kiki Hamilton
Happiest Book Birthday wishes and a big HIP HIP HOORAY for Kiki Hamilton!! Her debut novel, THE FAERIE RING, releases today, Tuesday, September 27!!! Victorian London, pickpockets, orphans, faeries, stolen rings, mysteries and a bit of romance – visit Kiki’s website for more information on Kiki, and her work!!
Seattle Graphic Artists Guild Workshop
What: Seattle Graphic Artists Guild presents Jason Hoppe and Retouch Live!Why: Join us for Jason Hoppe and Retouch Live! Jason will take an audience member's photo and correct it right on the spot. You will be amazed at the difference this software can make. Check out the videos of the process on Jason's website.Jason Hoppe... Continue Reading →
Illustrator(s) Needed!
826 Seattle is in need of an illustrator to help with their Space Adventure Comic Book field trips. 826, located in a secret lair behind the Greenwood Space Travel Supply Company, is a nonprofit writing and tutoring center dedicated to helping youth, ages six to 18, improve their creative and expository writing skills. On the... Continue Reading →
Lois Harris Booksigning and NW Bookfest Event
Lois Harris will be signing her CHARLIE RUSSELL: TALE-TELLING COWBOY ARTIST book on October 1, at 2 p.m. in SCBWI’s booth at Northwest Bookfest in Kirkland. There will be other SCBWI members at the booth throughout the weekend as well.In addition Lois, Clare Hodgson Meeker and Katherine Kirkpatrick will discuss Children’s Nonfiction as panelists during... Continue Reading →
Kid Lit Drink Night!!
Want to schmooze and mingle with fellow SCBWI WWA members? Then make sure to mark your calendar that next Tuesday, September 27 is Kid Lit Drink Night!! It's from 7-10 p.m. at the Noble Fir in Ballard!! It's a great chance to get to know the wonderful writers and illustrators from our region!!!
Good News for Erik Brooks
Cupcakes and Sunshine for Erik Brooks!!! Eric's fall 2010 book, POLAR OPPOSITES, won the 2011 Washington State Book Award for picture books!! You can read about it here on Erik's blog. Congratulations Erik!!
Inside Story: You’re Invited!
The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators is delighted to invite you to our Fall 2011 Inside Story, a party we hold twice a year to celebrate new books by local authors and illustrators. Please join us at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Sunset Hill Community Association in Ballard, 3003 NW... Continue Reading →
Writing Class with Rebecca Agiewich
Author and fellow SCBWI member Rebecca Agiewich is teaching a class at Seattle's Richard Hugo House this fall. This popular class has sold out each time it's been offered at Hugo House so reserve your spot now! Roughing It: Write a Rough Draft of Your Book in Just Six WeeksWednesdays, 4- 6 p.m., October 5... Continue Reading →