Can we get a "woof-woof"? Our Illustrators' Retreat is two spots shy of a full kennel...er, roster! If you are still on the fence, what are you waiting for? Let us throw you a bone: It's going to be FANTASTIC. No, it's going to be OFF THE LEASH! To register, click here.
Dash to Bainbridge for DASH
Member Kirby Larson is delighted about the release of her newest book, DASH, and she says, "To celebrate this companion to DUKE, I’ll be at two events on Bainbridge Island on August 28 and I’d love all my SCBWI friends to be there!" Kirby will read excerpts at the Bainbridge Island Exclusion Memorial starting at... Continue Reading →
Mark your calendars and get ready!
Hey, everyone, mark your calendars: It's almost time. . . to REGISTER for our monthly programming passport! It's going to be a busy fall––with the Great Critique, Illustrators' Retreat, and the Weekend on the Water Writers' Retreat. But wait, there's more! Our season of regular monthly programming will get underway on the third Thursday of... Continue Reading →
Last chance to submit!
There are only about ten days until the submission deadline to have your art considered for the SCBWI Western Washington winter exhibit at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. Submission deadline: Friday, August 29, 2014. Submitted artwork, whether existing work or created specifically for the exhibit, must be inspired by the events, myths, landscape,... Continue Reading →
Shenanigans with Wendy and other curly-haired friends
Member Wendy Wahman, author/illustrator of Don't Lick the Dog and other great picture books, will be at University Bookstore at Renton Landing this Saturday, August 16, at 3:00 p.m., "if anyone feels like coming," she says. Need extra incentive? She'll be bringing one or both of her poodles and will read, draw, and host the... Continue Reading →
Register now for the Great Critique
Help your project go from good ... to GREAT! SCBWI Western Washington presents THE GREAT CRITIQUE on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, from 11:30AM–3:30PM, at The Evergreen State College in Olympia. This popular event offers you the opportunity to experience a model critique group led by a published professional. Participants will receive feedback from the group leader as well as from... Continue Reading →
Do author visits make a difference?
Hi Folks: I’m working on a study to provide statistics and stories to assist teachers and librarians in making a case for bringing authors and illustrators to their schools. But first, I need to “take the temperature” of anyone who has hosted an author visit at their school or library. If you are a teacher... Continue Reading →
UW’s Writing for Kids webinar on WEDNESDAY
If you have ever considered applying for, or want to know more about, the University of Washington's Professional & Continuing Education/Writing for Kids program, you're invited to register for a webinar taking place this Wednesday, August 13 at 6pm. Learn more about the Writing for Kids certificate program and chat with instructor Jolie Stekly, as... Continue Reading →
Register now for Weekend on the Water
It's that time of year, when you think ahead to the fall. That said, our annual Weekend on the Water writing retreat is now open for registration. Deadline for submissions to be received is August 30. We'll be in a new venue, with fabulous faculty, and we hope to see you there! Join a bevy... Continue Reading →
Kid Lit Drink Night
---art by Dana "Mo-Sen" Sullivan