Garth Stein is the author of Enzo Races in the Rain!, based on the New York Times bestselling novel The Art of Racing in the Rain (and its tween adaptation, Racing in the Rain). His other works include A Sudden Light, How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets, Raven Stole the Moon, and a... Continue Reading →
Meet Some of the Greatest Artists of Our Time – Book Signing with Lois V. Harris
Meet Lois V. Harris Author and illustrator of the following pictures books: Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Painter, illustrated with Cassatt's colorful artwork, this inspiring biography highlights her beloved portraits of mothers and children along with lesser-known work and shows Cassatt's range of talent. Ages 5 and up. Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist, an... Continue Reading →
Book Launch and Cake Walk for Jaime Temairik’s New Picture Book
Jaimie Temairik has got her very own, first picture book both illustrated and written by her. Sure, she's doodled illustrations for other people's writings before, (Bigfoot Does Not Like Birthday Parties, by Eric Ode, and How to Negotiate Everything by David Spellman). But for this one, the writer she's doodling for is none other than... Continue Reading →
Calling All Writers Who Teach
Help The Charlie Browns in the Sno-Isle Communities Jackie Parker, Lead Librarian for Readers' Services is soliciting proposals for a series of workshops, classes, lectures, and presentations called Write Now: Write, Revise, Publish, and Find an Audience. Proposals covering any step of the writing and publishing process from any perspective (traditional publishing, indie/self-publishing, fiction, non-fiction, author, agent,... Continue Reading →
Celebrate the Illustrators of SCBWI WWA
Come see their Super Duper Summer Show at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle, Level 2 South Galleria from July 1 - September 30, 2016. The exhibit features the work of 73 illustrators from the Western Washington and Inland Northwest chapters. Check out the artwork on the STQRY mobile app ( a free... Continue Reading →
Summer Time Reading – Books by Local Authors
Summer time summer time sum sum summer time... Yuuup! Summer is officially here and as we know there is no better way to fully immerse yourself into the season than with good books by local authors. Here are a few to get you started: Cat Nap by Tony Yuli When Cat agrees to play hide-and-seek... Continue Reading →
Calling All Illustrators
Second Annual Illustrator Day: October 8 University Bookstore, Seattle If you did not have the opportunity to participate last year, this is your chance. Mel Barnes at University Bookstore is looking for local illustrators to talk about their craft and draw live either on a paper easel or on their computer with their work projected onto a... Continue Reading →
It’s A Book! It’s A Party! It’s A Book Launch Party!
Come meet local author and illustrator, Bill Clanton, as he launches his newest book, Also known for, VOTE FOR ME!, Something Extraordinary, and Mo's Mustache. If you're a fan of Mo Willems and Bob Shea then you will love Ben Clanton's books. The evening will include a special reading and signing and there will be oodles of treats,... Continue Reading →
Tonight is the Night – Kid LIt Drink Night – Drinks Optional
We're in the midst of summer and here in the Northwest, we don't want to waste even one day enjoying summertime. There's no better way to do that than with your fellow writers and illustrators for delicious food, beverages, and laughs. Bring your writing and drawing implements of choice, too. This month we are meeting... Continue Reading →