Wendy Wahman has made her very first book trailer for her second children's picture book, A CAT LIKE THAT, which is being launched June 21. You can check out her book trailer here (it's a wonderful trailer with fabulous music). For more information on Wendy, and her work, visit her website, and/or her facebook page.
The Author-Indie Bookstore Connection: Eric Luper Talks Promotion
Great post on Publisher's Weekly (thanks to Laurie for the link!). YA and MG author Eric Luper (Jeremy Bender and the Cupcake Cadets, HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray, May 2011) is such an author, with a knack for coming up with creative ways to get out the word about his books. Eric shares about promotion (radio and... Continue Reading →
You’re Invited to a Free Film Premiere!
sALA and iYouth are excited to announce the Seattle premiere of Library of the Early Mind, a documentary that explores “the art and impact of children's literature on our kids, our culture, and ourselves.”The film has been screened around the country and will be shown at this year’s ALA meeting in New Orleans, but, thanks... Continue Reading →
Finding the MUSE with Professor Watermelon
Professor Watermelon (Chadwick Gillenwater) has officially launched his blog. The blog is geared toward teachers and young writers, but all writers are sure to enjoy his weekly IMAGINATION CHRONICLES. These are sure to help you and the young authors in your life find JOY in writing. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, and come... Continue Reading →
Artist Opportunity for Underneath the Juniper Tree Online Journal
Underneath the Juniper Tree is an online journal (it's a reincarnation of Crow Toes Quarterly). Here's what they are looking for:Artists for our June issue! Help us fill up these pages with creepy, courageous, colorful images. Submit your work and ideas to [email protected] and head over to our Submit Work Page for what is horribly... Continue Reading →
Rosanne Parry Collaborative Marketing Event
Rosanne Parry did a workshop at our April conference on collaborative marketing--which is all about putting the focus on the book-loving community rather than trying to be the solo rock star author. If you are interested in seeing how that works in action, stop by A Third Place Bookstore, 17171 Bothell Way NE this Sunday,... Continue Reading →
ATTENTION: KID LIT DRINK NIGHT CHANGE OF DATE!
Due to complications of Seattle Beer Week (long story), our next Kid Lit Drink night will be WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 at the Noble Fir, instead of Tuesday May 31. Please make sure to join us from 7-9 p.m. for a low-key evening of shop talk. Unable to make it? Feel free to set yourself up... Continue Reading →
Good News & Reviews for Stephanie Barden!
Woohoo & Good news for Stephanie Barden! There's lovely write up in the latest issue of Notes from the Horn Book for Stephanie's new book CINDERELLA SMITH (in the Chapter Books for Young Readers section). Here's what they have to say:The eponymous main character of Cinderella Smith by Stephanie Barden is a bouncy, entertainingly dramatic... Continue Reading →
Need a New Journal?
A very fun bit of information from fellow SCBWI WWA member Caitlin Sullivan:This site will be the death of me. Not only does BookJournals sell blank books recycled from old textbooks, which alone would have hooked me, but there is a Little Golden Books section. Meaning, blank books with the original covers of Pokey Little... Continue Reading →
Lois Harris Interview
Lois V. Harris invites everyone to listen to her interview about writing CHARLIE RUSSELL: TALE-TELLING COWBOY ARTIST on The Children Author Show on May 25 and May 26. For more information check out the link! You can learn more about Lois, and her work, on her website.