Award-winning author and illustrator Grace Lin, who presented at our annual conference a few years back, will be delivering the University of Washington Information School’s annual Spencer G. Shaw Endowed Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in Kane Hall on the UW campus. The creator of more than 20 books,... Continue Reading →
Kazu, Kartoons, and KLDN
Kazu Raina Itching to meet and tip a bev with famous graphic novelists? Here's your chance. New York Times bestselling graphic novelists Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet: Escape from Lucien) and Raina Telgemeier (Sisters) will read from their new books at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26, at the Northeast Branch of the Seattle Public Library. Flush... Continue Reading →
And then comes Tom
Local author Tom Brenner will read his newest picture book, And Then Comes Christmas, which is a must have holiday book and a beautiful follow-up picture book to And Then Comes Halloween. Please come celebrate Tom Brenner’s second book at Mockingbird Books in Green Lake. WHEN: Saturday, September 13 at 11am
Cheesy pizza bombs, food donations, and books with Lois!
Please join member Lois Brandt in celebrating the release of her first picture book, Maddi's Fridge, at dinnertime on Sept. 4. She says, "I could never have published this book without ongoing support and encouragement from you, the members of SCBWI Western Washington." She's promising to feed all comers Cheesy Pizza Bombs, plus milk or... Continue Reading →
Book launch party!
Please come celebrate the release of Laurie Thompson's first book: 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14 Seattle Creative Arts Center 2601 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107 (Click here for directions and parking information.) Eat, drink, mingle, hear more about the book from the author, and—best of all—meet some local teens who are already changing... 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 →
Not scared of book launches!
Member Dan Richards would love to have you join him for the launch of his debut picture book, The Problem With Not Being Scared Of Monsters, illustrated by Robert Neubecker, on Wednesday, August 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park. There will be food, prizes, free stuff and... Continue Reading →
Which Jeopardy champ writes middle-grade?
Come to Seattle Central Library on Monday to find out! We'll give you a hint: He's the guy who got to know host Alex Trebek the longest. Give up? It's Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings, who's now a MG author! Ken reads from his new series for middle-graders, Ken Jennings’ Junior Genius Guides: U.S. Presidents at... Continue Reading →
Party alert: Seattle Central Library turns 10
The Seattle Public Library will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Central Library with a week of free concerts and programs from May 15 to May 23. One special event on Saturday, May 17, will celebrate, honor, thank, and feature local and regional writers. Authors Gone Wild: A Celebration of Bookish Proportions 7:00 p.m. to... Continue Reading →