There are some great speakers lined up at Western Washington University's Bond Children's Literature conference, which happens this year on March 6. (Marla Frazee! Linda Sue Park! John Green! Gerald McDermott!) Early bird registration is open until Feb. 12. They've got some great speakers lined up this year. Details are below. For registration information, go... Continue Reading →
Scholarships to Highlights Children’s Writers Workshop at Chautauqua–deadline approaching!
Since the Highlights Foundation Scholarship Program was first established in 1988, more than 275 scholarships have been awarded to applicants who wish to attend the Foundation's Annual Children's Writers Workshop at Chautauqua, New York. These scholarships make the experience of Chautauqua possible for many individuals who might otherwise not have the opportunity or the resources... Continue Reading →
New featured illustrator tells all (about the SCBWI Int’l conference in NYC, anyway)
You may remember John Deininger as the 2nd Runner-up in the Juried Art Portfolio Contest at our 2009 annual writers and illustrators conference. He also received recognition there for an Outstanding Work in Progress for his picture-book manuscript, Beep. Now, we're happy to announce that he's the latest featured illustrator on our very own web... Continue Reading →
Today’s eye candy: Gustaf Tenggren illustrations
Read all about the Golden Books illustrator who, after a tough experience at Disney, "resolved that he would never again waste his skills building a reputation for someone else."
Query contest: ends Friday
Kathleen Ortiz, an associate agent and foreign rights manager at Lowenstein Associates, is having a query contest on her brand-new blog. All you have to do is retweet it and post in the comments area before midnight Friday.Check it out.
California Young Reader Medal nominees
Don't worry--the medal isn't made out of young readers. But do celebrate, because Bonny Becker's A VISITOR FOR BEAR made the list!
Western Washington SCBWI, represent!
Our chapter made an excellent showing in New York, and many were able to share dinner together. Don't they look happy and exhausted? If you're curious about the conference, be sure to ask these people about their experience.From L-R: Jennifer Mann, Jet Harrington, Karen Robbins, Kaaren Pixton (Oregon), Laurie Thompson, Lucy McAlister, Joni Sensel, Dawn... Continue Reading →
5th Annual Field’s End Writers’ Conference
Lots of familiar face presenting at this conference--it sounds great!Registration is open for the 5th Annual Field’s End Writers’ Conference to be held Saturday, April 17 at Kiana Lodge, on the shores of Agate Passage just north of Bainbridge Island. Enjoy a day of camaraderie, inspiration, and learning about the art and craft of writing.This... Continue Reading →
Jane Yolen at SCBWI
Kathy Temean published a great list of tips from Jane Yolen:Here’s the start:No exclamation points.Easy on the adverbs.Don’t let your characters float by giving them endless dialogue.Have fun.BIC – Butt in chair. HOP – Heart on Page.P not F – Passion not fashion. Write what you like.Remember your story does not have to have a... Continue Reading →