From the Mixed-Up Files is a new blog that focuses on middle grade fiction.Their mission statement; "From the Mixed-Up Files is the group blog of middle-grade authors celebrating books for middle-grade readers. For anyone with a passion for children’s literature—teachers, librarians, parents, kids, writers, industry professionals— we offer regularly updated book lists organized by unique... Continue Reading →
SCBWI LA faculty interview: Gail Carson Levine
There's something so magical about Gail Carson Levine's stories. Her first, Ella Enchanted, reimagined Cinderella; in it, Ella is cursed to be obedient--an absolutely genius touch. That book won a Newbery Honor Book in 1998, and eventually became a movie starring Anne Hathaway. You could call Gail Carson Levine the queen of fairy and princess... Continue Reading →
Farewell from Martha, hello to Rebekah
After three years of working on the Chinook Update, I'm moving on to a new position on the advisory committee. I'll manage the Inside Story, and Rebekah Jensen will take over as editor of this blog and the calendar. To send information about your news, classes, events, and to share helpful bits you find on... Continue Reading →
SCBWI LA conference faculty interview: Mac Barnett!
Here's the first in a series of posts designed to make you want to go to the SCBWI conference in L.A., where you'll meet and mingle with lots of industry stars. One of my favorites is Mac Barnett—and not just because he knows how to rock a five o'clock shadow better than that guy from... Continue Reading →
A bit of book-signing comedy
Thanks to Judy Enderle for the video.
Book party for Oregon author
Christy Raedeke, one of our SCBWI colleagues from Ashland, Oregon, will be in town on Saturday to promote her new book, Prophecy of Days, Book One: The Daykeeper’s Grimoire. You can catch her event at 5 p.m. at the U. Village Barnes and Noble. Learn more about the series at the official website. It looks... Continue Reading →
Join Page Ahead’s Spring Reading Celebration!
Want to meet some of the kids enjoying the books that we've donated to Page Ahead? Interested SCBWI WWA members are invited to have that opportunity on Friday, June 18, at Bryn Mawr Elementary in Seattle, from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.Page Ahead's LeAnne Chowe writes, "Thank you so much for helping local kids in need... Continue Reading →
Promote your book on John Scalzi’s blog
He has 45,000 daily readers at Whatever, and he outlines what you need to do if you'd like to write a featured blog post. From his blog: 1. What is The Big Idea? It’s a feature presented here on Whatever, up to twice-weekly, in which authors discuss their latest books, to the delight and edification... Continue Reading →
Award for best book trailer
The New York Times has the full story. Here's the winner of the best indie book trailer category. I Am In the Air Right Now from Greg Lytle on Vimeo.
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