YALSA's next Young Adult Literature Symposium will take place Nov. 5-7, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There is an opportunity for authors to speak.The 2010 symposium theme is Beyond Good Intentions: Diversity, Literature, and Teens. Today's generation of teens is the most diverse ever. Does today's young adult literature reflect the many different faces, beliefs... Continue Reading →
A page-turner that will keep you in stitches
Forgive the puns; enjoy the video.Book from Christopher Galasso on Vimeo.
Mock Caldecott blog
Here's a great way to keep on top of all the new and excellent picture books coming out: the Mock Caldecott blog posted by the children's department of an Indiana library.It's not quite the same as sitting on the floor of a bookstore surrounded by a stack of books, but it sure is easier (especially... Continue Reading →
Attention Deb Caletti fans
The wonderful author of WILD ROSES and other fabulous books now has a Facebook fan page.
Member of the Year Reflections and Shoulda’s
Sara Easterly didn't have any advance warning before she and Jolie Stekly won the SCBWI Member of the Year award, so she didn't have time to prepare a speech or organize, well, anything. But she did want to share some reflections on what the award means to her: I’m fresh back from the SCBWI Conference... Continue Reading →
Good news for Robin Cruise
Robin, who's recently moved here, has a new book out this month:Bartleby Speaks! marks the first-time collaboration between acclaimed Kirkland-based children’s book author Robin Cruise and award-winning illustrator Kevin Hawkes. The new picture book (August 2009) from Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers celebrates the unique nature of every child—and highlights the quiet... Continue Reading →
Introducing Tales from the Trenches
Are you a newly published or prolific author and/or illustrator? Has your work appeared in book or magazine form? Have you just landed an awesome agent? We want to hear your story! The printed Chinook has a new ongoing column called Tales from the Trenches, in which we interview authors and illustrators about their work... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Class: Writing Children’s Literature
Upcoming Class (attention Bellingham people, this one's for you!) Writing Children's Literature: Location: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WATaught by: Nina Laden, Paul Owen Lewis and Laurel LeighTurn passion into product! Three professionals conduct a series of classes offering their insight, skill and unique perspective in writing children’s literature to help you fire up your own... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Class: Write Your Novel in a Month
Write Your Novel in a MonthSaturdays at the Bellevue College North CampusOctober 3rd – December 12th10:00 a.m. – 12 noonNo class 11/28Is writing a novel one of your life-long dreams? Join Lois Brandt and her students as they hook up with 100,000 writers worldwide for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). The first classes prepare you... Continue Reading →
Get to know Ruta Rimas
She'll be at our fall retreat on the water. Here's what she had to say to Terry Pierce:My role is to be the champion of my authors/illustrators, through every step of the process. From our Balzer + Bray team meetings, to the oft scary Acquisitions meetings with sales, to Cover Strategy meetings, and our seasonal... Continue Reading →