Today is the last day to vote in Round Two of the 2011 SCBWI Crystal Kite Member Choice Awards!! We have several talented SCBWI WWA members who are in Round Two:Bonny Becker's A BEDTIME FOR BEARKathryn Thurman's A GARDEN FOR PIGBrenda Z Guiberson's MOON BEARKenn Nesbitt's MORE BEARS!Holly Cupala's TELL ME A SECRETJoni Sensel's THE... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series- Faculty Q & A with Deborah Wiles
Happy Friday All! The pre-conference fun starts today! To add to the fun here's the last Faculty Q & A from our 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference Faculty! Enjoy these answers from Keynote Speaker Deborah Wiles. Deborah will be our first keynote speaker on Saturday, and you can read her Conference Bio... Continue Reading →
Carole Estby Dagg’s Book Launch
Carole Estby Dagg launched THE YEAR WE WERE FAMOUS at Secret Garden Books on April 5, wearing a costume she'd sewn and toting a carpetbag filled with items like ones her Great-aunt Clara might have carried with her in her trek across the country in 1896. The photo was taken by Thomas Booth Swiftwater Photography.You... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series- Faculty Q & A with Martha Mihalick
IT'S THURSDAY!! Has everyone packed? Have you brought your notebook to write down all the incredible things that you'll hear? Packed your cash and/or checks for the SCBWI store? Picked out a fun costume for the Dance Party? Well, if haven't you've got one more day to get it done before our 20th Annual Writing... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference General Store
The SCBWI WWA Store will be open during Conference and located at the Registration Desk. Come by during the Conference and stock up on new t-shirts, pens, USB drives, plus much, much, more. Remember, we only take Cash or Checks, so plan accordingly. All proceeds go to our SCBWI Western Washington Chapter.
Annual Conference Book Donation Requests
If you're going to the conference, you've probably already heard that we'll be collecting new and like new books for charity. But you might be wondering what kinds of books they're looking for? Here's a little more information to help you clean out those shelves (or build your shopping list!). Books for ages 13 and... Continue Reading →
Book Party (With Pink Wigs)
Come celebrate with Liz Gallagher on Saturday, May 14, from 4-6 p.m., at Secret Garden Books in Ballard. Liz is celebrating the release of her second novel, MY NOT-SO-STILL LIFE. Come enjoy some food and cupcakes, try on a pink wig in honor of the book's main character, maybe win a prize, hear a reading... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series- Faculty Q & A with Justin Chanda
Happy Wednesday! The day after tomorrow the fun begins for our 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference! I know you're all as excited as I am to be part of this conference! Here's another Faculty Q & A- this time with Justin Chanda. Justin is on the Editorial and Art Director Faculty. You... Continue Reading →
Need a Conference Roommate?
Would you, or someone you know, like to share a room at the Marriott for our 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference? Fellow SCBWI member Janice has a room reserved, and is willing to share (something to consider after a full day at the conference and fun night of dancing at the Conference... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series- Faculty Q & A with Lionel Bender
Tuesday already!?! This week can't go fast enough! I can't wait until this weekend's 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference! We have just a few more Faculty ! & A's to share! Here's one with Lionel Bender. Lionel is on our Editorial and Art Director Faculty. You can read his Conference Bio here.... Continue Reading →