The Master Class for Illustrators will take place at the Marriot Redmond Center on Friday, April 15, the day before our 20th Annual SCBWI Western Washington Annual Conference. You will be part of a small group of 25 illustrators that will meet for a two session workshop. The workshop will be led by award winning... Continue Reading →
Kid Lit Pub Night
Don't forget (Southenders especially!) to check out Tuesday's Kid Lit Pub Night at the Columbia City Alehouse, 4914 Rainier Ave S. from 7-9+. There will be two door prizes offered: the word game Bananagrams, and a $10 gift card to University Bookstore. Bring good or bad news to share and what you've been reading lately.... Continue Reading →
Graphic Novel Panel
Seattle Graphic Artists Guild presents:A Graphic Novel Panel Saturday, February 5, from 1-5 p.m., at the Cornish College of the Arts. Learn from a panel of insiders how to develop a graphic novel and get it published. Portfolio reviews available!Learn the ins and outs of Graphic Novels from a stellar panel of experts. These talented... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series: Keynote Speaker Dan Santat
Our 2011 SCBWI Conference is filling up fast! Make sure you register before the conference is full! And of course, we have one more keynote speaker to feature; Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Dan actually started off his college career by earning a degree Microbiology, and then ended up going to the Art Center College of Design... Continue Reading →
CBAY Books is Taking Submissions
CBAY (Children's Brains Are Yummy) is currently taking book submissions. January 15-31 they will be accepting unsolicited manuscript submissions for only fantasy and science fiction picture books. These will be for traditional 32-page picture books for ages 2-5. This submission round is for electronic submissions only. Please see their link for guidelines, and make sure... Continue Reading →
Good News for Lois Harris
Wonderful new for Lois Harris! The L.A. Times Kids’ Reading Room has published her short story; COWBOY ARTIST online, in the Sunday Comics section (right above her favorite comic strip, Peanuts!). Here’s the link to check it out. For more information about Lois, and her work, visit her website.
Conferences & Classes to Check Out
The Western Washington University Children’s Literature Conference is now in its eighth year! This event is where teachers and librarians, readers and writers gather to celebrate and learn about children’s literature. At the end of last year's conference the creator and director, Nancy Johnson, announced that she had accepted a two-year appointment at the Singapore... Continue Reading →
Kirby Larson Book Signing Tomorrow in Bellingham
Newbery Honor author and fellow SCBWI member Kirby Larson will be speaking and signing at the dog-friendly Village Books in Bellingham, this Saturday January 22, starting at 2 p.m. Kirby's newest book, THE FENCES BETWEEN US: THE DIARY OF PIPER DAVIS is part of the Scholastic relaunch of the popular DEAR AMERICA series. Winston the... Continue Reading →
Inside Story: It’s Time to Apply
We're delighted to announce our chapter's Spring 2011 Inside Story. We hold this party twice a year to celebrate new books by local authors and illustrators, and to share the secret "stories behind the stories" with fellow children's book lovers. The event is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at University Bookstore in Bellevue, 990... Continue Reading →
Graphic Artists Guild Workshop
The Graphic Artists Guild Presents:How to Find Out Who You Are and How to Sell ItPresented by Ted LeonhardtBusiness Consultant and renowned Founder of The Leonhardt GroupTed Leonhardt will show you how to position your business to fit changing times and talents. Ted's specialty is helping creative people develop products and services that both fit... Continue Reading →