An SCBWI member from Vancouver, Canada, seeks a female roommate for the SCBWI Western Washington conference in Redmond, WA, this weekend: I'd like to arrive Friday so I can attend the "newbie orientation" early Sat. morning. If you're coming for just Saturday night then we can split the cost of the room for that night... Continue Reading →
Patrick Jennings book launch
Come meet Patrick Jennings and pick up a copy of his new book, GUINEA DOG, on Friday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the wonderful Secret Garden Bookshop. This is F. O. G. (friend of the Garden) Patrick Jennings 15th book for young people. A few of his previous titles are Out Standing in My... Continue Reading →
Want to go to Utah?
Registration for the 2010 Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers Conference in Sandy, Utah is now open.Here's who's on the faculty:Rick Walton and Cheri Earl--who will team-teach the Beginning Class www.rickwalton.comBonny Becker--who will teach a Picture Book class www.bonnybecker.comKristyn Crow--who will teach a Picture Book class www.kristyncrow.comMike Knudson--who will teach a Chapter Book class www.mikeknudson.comKevin... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Williams and Joan Holub launch series
Suzanne wrote to let us know that the first two books in the GODDESS GIRLS series she wrote with Joan Holub are out. They're celebrating the release with five days of interviews, guest blogs, and book giveaways, April 4 – April 8. Drop by to help them celebrate, join the fun, meet some of our... Continue Reading →
30 Poets in 30 Days
A pox upon us for being late with this. Greg Pincus is hosting the 2010 edition of 30 Poets in 30 Days, a celebration that coincides with National Poetry Month. He's assembled a terrific lineup of poets, and you can get daily deliveries in your inbox. What a treat! Click here for more. (Thanks to... Continue Reading →
Fearless Writing in Portland, April 18-19th
If you've ever found yourself stopped cold by unexpected change, doubt in your own abilities, uncertain outcome, or unfamiliar economic, technological, or social conditions... if you're tired of this, Fearless Writing offers a way to stop being stopped.Years ago, I was lucky enough to attend a very short overview of Crescent Dragonwagon's Fearless Writing course... Continue Reading →
Betsy Bird’s influence lives on
Consider this your invitation to...KID LIT DRINK NIGHT!Anyone with an interest in children's literature is welcome to come and schmooze with children's book writers and illustrators (including some of the conference faculty!) in the Marriott’s Meritage Restaurant and Bar on Friday evening, April 9, starting at 7 p.m. We don’t know for sure who you’ll... Continue Reading →
Edible Book Contest
Julie Reinhardt was kind enough to pass the word along: Calling all cooks and writers! I just discovered this via Twitter. There is an edible book contest by the Seattle Edible Book Festival. Last year's winner was Goodnight Moon Pie. You can see a picture on Edible Seattle's facebook page.Deadline is in a week! Register... Continue Reading →
What not to do
I'm removing the names and identifying details to spare the letter writer embarrassment, but a number of us on the Western Washington SCBWI chapter advisory committee received a submission for a picture book yesterday, and it serves as a good reminder of what not to do when you're trying to sell your work:I am from... Continue Reading →
Come to the Inside Story
The Inside Story is presented twice yearly in a rotating venue of bookstores by independent booksellers and the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators of Western Washington.All librarians, teachers, booksellers, book buyers, and media are invited to join us as local authors and illustrators share the "inside stories"behind their new books!Please RSVP to geeta... Continue Reading →