by SCBWI Western Washington
Kelly Milner Halls Who around here can say they've published over 1,500 pieces of writing? Kelly Milner Halls, for one. She's the tireless and dedicated writer who has a knack for telling the stories behind real stories and making kids clamor for more. With a career that's spanned work for Highlights, Teen People, Chicago Tribune... Continue Reading →
Ammi-Joan Paquette From the first glimpse of her inviting and colorful website, author-agent Ammi-Joan Paquette has a lot to say. Not only has she written and released two novels (Nowhere Girl, Paradox) and two picture books (The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies, The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Mermaids)––with more of each on the way this... Continue Reading →
If you delve into the rich, imaginative world of Robin LaFevers, you will find yourself awash in history, intrigue, romance, and daring. Her beloved middle-grade series––the Nathanial Fludd Beastologist, Theodosia, and Lowthar's Blade––draw upon her love of mythology and fairy tales and the adventure in magical realms. Her YA series, His Fair Assassin, features compelling... Continue Reading →
Still trying to decide whether you’ll attend SCBWI Western Washington’s 22nd Annual Writing & Illustrating for Children Conference, taking place Friday, April 19, through Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the Marriott Redmond Town Center in Redmond, Washington? The three-day event provides tremendous opportunities for growing your career as a writer and/or illustrator for children, but you don't need to take our word for... Continue Reading →
Testimonial by Emily Russin (Chinook Update editor and AdCom member): I was, to be honest, quite terrified before last year's SCBWI conference. I was a newbie, I was unpublished (still am!), and I didn't know that many people. Heck, I assumed that I'd be hugging the walls and keeping my head down, taking notes. My... Continue Reading →
Testimonial by Lynette Sandbloom: Three years ago I was part of the writing program at UW. Probably 98 percent of my class went to the SCBWI conference that year, but I didn't because I wasn't sure I was ready. When they all came back after the conference, I really wished I had signed up. Everyone... Continue Reading →
It seems like we're getting more than the usual amount of queries from hesitant attendees this year, asking if we think they should go to the conference. Basically, we say that whether or not you attend any event or workshop is up to you. You can review the conference details and decide if it would... Continue Reading →
Getting her feet wet in the publishing industry was akin to being a kid in a candy store for literary agent Joanna Volpe. From Blue Marlin Publications, where she worked as a publisher's assistant, to time at FinePrint Literary and Nancy Coffey Literary, she started her own agency, New Leaf Literary. One of Joanna's claims... Continue Reading →
After working for several years in education as an English as a Second Language instructor at Rutgers University’s Program in American Language Studies, Tamra Tuller got her publishing feet wet in the Scholastic Book Clubs, and then moved on to Scholastic’s trade division at Blue Sky Press. She was an editor at Philomel Books, primarily... Continue Reading →
Mac Barnett Click on writer Mac Barnett's Wikipedia page, and you're literally inundated with a list of pubications that will make your eyes cross. This is one prolific guy! The Oakland, California resident is the proud recipient of the 2013 Caldecott Honor for his picture book, Extra Yarn (with illustrations by John Klassen), a book... Continue Reading →
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