Secret Garden Books is throwing a WHIZ BANG of a launch party for F.o.G. (Friend of the Garden) Paul Schmid's new book, A PET FOR PETUNIA! Maurice Sendak had to say this about A PET FOR PETUNIA; “a simple, beguiling story greatly enhanced by pictures by an artist with a superb eye for line &... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series: Keynote Speaker Holly Black
SCBWI Western Washington's 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference, will take place on Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17, 2011. To start getting everyone excited (as if you weren't already!!) for this highly anticipated event; we'll be adding Conference Series Posts. These will focus on the incredible faculty, and the conference itself.Our... Continue Reading →
Today Show skips Newbery and Caldecott winners for Snooki
From Alice Pope's SCBWI Children's Market Blog: "With the national television news outlets providing wall-to-wall media coverage since Saturday of the tragedy in Tucson, it’s not surprising that two children’s book award winners would be overlooked during a week of breaking news. But, to some who tuned into the Today Show on Tuesday morning expecting... Continue Reading →
Dori Jones Yang Book Release
Dori Jones Yang is thrilled to announce the release of her first YA historical novel, DAUGHTER OF XANADU. Check out the DAUGHTER OF XANADU book trailer, done by Dori’s daughter, Emily. Dori invites ALL SCBWI members to celebrate with her at her book launch party at Parkplace Books (Kirkland) on Saturday January 15, at 6:30... Continue Reading →
Writing the Teen Novel with Suzanne Selfors
Walk into any bookstore and you'll notice the young adult section has doubled. Teenagers are reading! And there’s a variety of styles and subjects—it’s not just about vampires. While stories vary, at the heart of every teen novel is the coming-of-age theme. Using popular YA novels as examples, this class will explore the unique aspects... Continue Reading →
Venue Correction for WLA Workshop on Copyright Lawsuits
If you're planning on attending the WLA Workshop on Copyright Laws (see the post here), there is a venue change. The workshop is tomorrow, Thursday January 13, from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Photographic Center NW (900 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122).
Reminder: THE GREAT TONIGHT is TONIGHT (Tuesday, 1/11/2011)
Despite the predicted snowpocalypse tonight, we are ON for THE GREAT CRITIQUE! If you aren't comfortable driving, please stay home. We'd much rather have you safe and warm. If you're brave enough to venture out, please be prepared in case the weather turns nasty while we're soaking up great feedback on our works-in-progress. And, a... Continue Reading →
Novel Revision Class with Ann Gonzalez
Did you resolve to finish your novel, or revise it to completion? Do you think you'd benefit from an occasional nudge and professional critique of your work? If so, consider signing up for the next online version of Ann Gonzalez's novel revision class starting January 16. The class costs 125.00 for eight weeks and comes... Continue Reading →
Sunday Morning Cartooning Class
Interested in working on a comic, manga or graphic novel, and not sure where to go to take your skills to the next level? Artist and Craftsman Supply is now offering a five-week ten hour Sunday morning course in all things ink.You'll take a short story through every stage of the process of creation- from... Continue Reading →
Writing Workshop with Richard Jesse Watson
Leapfrog: Hop Your Way To a Well-Crafted Picture BookWriting Workshop lead by Author/Illustrator, Richard Jesse WatsonJanuary 15 and 16, 2011Saturday & Sunday10:00 am - 3:00 p.m.Cost is $150Held at The Writers' Workshoppe820 Water StreetPort Townsend, Washington360 379-2617Loosen your imagination and tighten your writing. Discover Watson's approach to unleashing creative potential. Join this seasoned author/illustrator as... Continue Reading →