To round out our fabulous trio of panelists and consultants next week, Random House Children's Books Senior Editor Caroline Abbey will offer up her expertise and experience. Here, she reveals her favorite outdoor reading place, her status as a Twitter-stalkee, and her early adoration of Harry Potter. 1. Seattle in April: Do you have a Rainstorm... Continue Reading →
Upcoming: Mary Kate Castellani
Bloomsbury Children's Books Senior Editor Mary Kate Castellani is coming to our meeting next week! Here's what she has to say about those dratted editorial letters, her vicarious green thumb, and her snack habits. Be sure to come next Wednesday, April 20 at 7pm to hear our extraordinary panel of special guests, which also includes Joy Chu... Continue Reading →
Upcoming: Joy Chu
Meet Joy Chu––former art director, graphic designer, and educator. She's going to be here next week, on Wednesday, April 20 for a special art/editorial event at our monthly meeting alongside two editors. For the full description of her visit details, click here. 1. As an art director and educator you have devoted many years to... Continue Reading →
VOTE FOR CRYSTAL KITE AWARD!
Time to vote, folks! This is the second-most-important election this year! ROUND ONE of the Crystal Kite Awards for excellence in published books from our region is up and running through APRIL 14. How to vote: Go to www.scbwi.org, and log in as yourself. When you get to your individual Member Profile page for yourself,... Continue Reading →
Still a few Think Tank spots available
We've got a great and diverse group of participants lined up so far, but there are still a few spaces available if you're an SCBWI member at the published and listed (PAL) or self-published (full) membership levels, or a traditionally published non-member, who'd like to talk shop with your peers at our PAL Think Tank.... Continue Reading →
Seminar: Find a literary agent with Clelia Gore
Here's a great event for those wondering how to begin or continue that complicated search for the right agent: Clelia Gore, Literary Manager and agent with Martin Literary Management, will be teaching a helpful and comprehensive seminar at Richard Hugo House on Saturday, April 23 called "Landing a Literary Agent." It's catered specifically for authors of children's and... Continue Reading →
Northern Network April meeting
Northern Network of WWA SCBWI Critique Groups What are they? How do you start one? What makes a successful one work? Whether you are currently in one or are curious about them, come discuss the value of critique groups with us Wednesday, April 13th. * Next month (May 4th) we will practice what we learned... Continue Reading →
Lois Harris writing workshop
Writing for Children: Critiquing Workshop Come North, ye writers for children! Lois V. Harris will be covering the elements, advantages and disadvantages of in-person and online critiques, etiquette, and guidelines plus manuscript feedback at Skagit Valley College, May 5, and May 12, 6:30 to 8 PM. Cost is $49. Register for 6105... Continue Reading →
PAL members: Get your book on the beach — free (before Friday!)
SCBWI members at the "published and listed" (PAL) level — don't miss the chance to have one of your book titles included on the new "Summer Reading List" now being compiled by SCBWI International. If you missed the PAL member email with info, key tidbits include: You do this: - Assemble the following information: ONE... Continue Reading →
Get involved: USBBY Conference this fall
USBBY Conference at UW looking for kid-lit volunteers! In October 2017 — next year — the UW will host the 12th Regional Conference of the International Board on Books for Youth (IBBY), courtesy of the United States Board on Books for Youth (USBBY). Don’t sweat the acronyms so much as the fact that these are the folks responsible for the Hans... Continue Reading →