by SCBWI Western Washington
The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators is delighted to invite you to our fall 2010 Inside Story, a party we hold twice a year to celebrate new books by local authors and illustrators and to share the secret "stories behind their stories" with fellow children's book lovers. The event is at 6:30 p.m.... Continue Reading →
In a stunning, never-before-attempted marathon of literary wonder, thirty-six Northwest authors write a complete novel in just six days under the watchful eyes of Fairy God-author Nancy Pearl. YA authors Suzanne Selfors and Deb Caletti will each take a two hour shift, which will be streamed live to classrooms. Watch this process at the official... Continue Reading →
Lisa's has a new nonfiction picture book series called LET'S BE SOCIAL! Written specifically for the school and library market, these six books introduce young readers to the various social groups they encounter and must learn to navigate in their community: family, friends, school, teams, worship groups, and neighborhoods. To learn more about Lisa's series,... Continue Reading →
The Soup Bowl Auction takes place on Saturday October 9, in the Methow Valley. Erik Brooks, a fellow SCBWI member is contributing 4 hand-painted bowls, 3 signed books, and some comic strip original art as a collection for the event.If anyone is interested in placing a maximum bid, Erik would be happy to facilitate, check... Continue Reading →
Samantha's first children's picture book, BEFORE YOU WERE HERE, MI AMOR (Viking, 2009) was named a 2010 Washington State Book Award winner (The Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award). Check out the article here. BEFORE YOU WERE HERE, MI AMOR, mixes in Spanish words in the story of how a pregnant mother, her unborn baby's older brother... Continue Reading →
Fellow SCBWI member, and illustrator George Shannon started a blog recently that celebrates the picture book. This blog includes reviews, essays about picture books, writing tips, related bibliographies, and critique services. Check out his blog, and also his website.
Good News for Debbie Reber, who created and edited a series of teen-authored memoirs for HCI Books called LOUDER THAN WORDS. Three new memoirs in the series came out this last August. Here are the details about the series:ALEXIS: My True Story of Being Seduced By An Online Predator is written by 19-year-old Alexis Singer,... Continue Reading →
TEN THINGS EVERY ARTIST (& ATTORNEY) SHOULD KNOW ABOUT...Business, Tax, Intellectual Property & Employment Law. You can’t know everything, so what should you know? What are common legal issues that artists face? Join this distinguished panel to gain an overview of important legal topics in business, tax, intellectual property and employment law. You will gain... Continue Reading →
Three of our local SCBWI members—Megan Bostic, Kiki Hamilton, and Carole Dagg—are among the twenty nationwide members of the Class of 2k11, a group of debut middle grade and young adult authors banding together to promote their books and share ideas. We hope to match the standard set by past classes, which have included Rebecca... Continue Reading →
Fellow SCBWI member, Andrea K. Lawson has an art opening this Saturday October 2, at the Northwind Art Center. Transforming GesturePaint and metal become form.Transforming the gesture into evocative works of art, three artists express their reactions to motion, form and time in paintings, and jewelry explosive with color, passion and intellect. Truthfully present in... Continue Reading →
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