Thanks to Tina for this tip! Galleycat has started an Authors who visit Book Clubs page. It's easy to signup online. Click this link!! Also, a big YAHOO for the Update! We know how 100 folks following our feed!!
Follow Bonny Becker!!
Fellow SCBWI member Bonny Becker whose story, A BEDTIME FOR BEAR, won the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for the NW region is starting an e-newsletter for those who want to follow Mouse & Bear News. If you'd like to be on the mailing list e-mail Bonny at bjb(at)site7000(dot)com. Just put "Mouse and Bear News" in... Continue Reading →
Field’s End Class with George Shannon
George Shannon is teaching "Writing the Picture Book" class at Field's End. This is a great opportunity to study with a master of picture books. The class is has four sessions- October 13, 20, 27 and November 3 from 7-9 p.m. at the Bainbridge Public Library. Cost is $160. For more information and to register... Continue Reading →
Great New Resource for SCBWI Members!
For those of you who are SCBWI members, we'd like to announce a great new resource! SCBWI has compiled a list of recommended individuals and businesses to help you develop websites, book trailers, promotional materials, curriculum guides, and more. Just log into the national website and go to this link.
WLA Legal Arts Workshop: Fundamentals of Intellectual Property for Artists
As an artist or person working in a creative field, it's important to understand the law as it relates to your work. An understanding of the fundamentals of intellectual property law will help you to protect your work and avoid disputes with others. Perhaps you've attended seminars in the past where the issues were too... Continue Reading →
Ann Teplick Readings
Here's the dates to catch readings for fellow SCBWI member Ann Teplick-Friday August 5 at 7 p.m.Elliott Bay Book CompanyI'll be sharing the stage with four wonderful 2011 Jack Straw Writers:Nassim Assefi, Anne McDuffie,Nora Wendl, and Don Fels.Wednesday August 17 a7 5:30 p.m. Queen Anne BooksI will be reading with other contributors to the latest... Continue Reading →
Page Ahead Volunteer Opportunity
Page Ahead has an opportunity for volunteers to read with kids! They are looking for volunteers--especially in South King County and Tacoma--to read with preschool and kindergarten classes this 2011-2012 school year.Story Time volunteers read books, sing songs & create simple crafts with kids. Training and materials are provided. This is a wonderful opportunity to... Continue Reading →
Illustration Style
One of my favorite blogs is Drawn--a Canadian site devoted to illustration, graphic design, and animation. I'm constantly amazed, inspired, and blown away by the talent and imagination. Today's post featured an artist whose work is full of whimsy and heart. Cory Godbey's ethereal sketches captivate with their simplicity and expression. Enjoy! Here's Cory's blog.
Registration is open for SCBWI WWA’s Professional Series Meeting Passport and Special Fall Events!
GET YOUR SCBWI WWA PROFESSIONAL SERIES MEETING PASSPORT AND REGISTER FOR OUR SPECIAL FALL EVENTS NOW. SCBWI Western Washington’s Professional Series Meetings run from September to May of each year, which means now's the time to purchase your passport to all of the 2011-2012 season's meetings. Available to SCBWI International members and non-members alike, these Professional... Continue Reading →
SCBWI Summer Conference Nonfiction MIxer
Lois Harris sent this email in regards to the SCBWI Summer Conference:For those attending next week’s SCBWI Summer Conference in Los Angeles AND interested in nonfiction, another Nonfiction Mixer will take place on Friday, August 5, in Olympic II, from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday night will be busy with the Wine & Cheese... Continue Reading →