Member (and former co-RA) Laurie Ann Thompson will celebrate the launch of her picture book, Emmanuel's Dream, at the Bellevue UBS on January 6 at 6:00 p.m. Find more details here, and Laurie requests RSVPs, if possible. (But show up regardless!) The book tells the inspiring true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, who was born... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Congrats to Craig!
Member Craig Orback's new picture book, GIFTS FROM THE ENEMY, written by best-selling author Trudy Ludwig, has just been released from White Cloud Press. The powerful true story covers the early years of Holocaust survivor Alter Wiener, who found an unlikely source of kindness during his imprisonment in German concentration camps as a young man.... Continue Reading →
Jennifer Shaw Wolf Book Birthday!!!
Congratulations and Happiest Book Birthday wishes to fellow SCBWI WWA member Jennifer Shaw Wolf! Her book, BREAKING BEAUTIFUL, releases today!!! You can celebrate with Jennifer today at her launch party at Fireside Bookstore in Olympia from 5-7 p.m. (116 Legion Way SE, Olympia). She will also be collecting donations for SafePlace Women's Shelter in Olympia. Here's a link... Continue Reading →
Having a Book Birthday?
Here's a great idea from fellow SCBWI WWA member Jenn Chushcoff. She noticed fellow members with books coming out are having book "birthday" parties. When her book came out last year she had book "birth" announcements printed, complete with name, date, weight and size. It was fun and a great conversation starter. A great idea... Continue Reading →
Stasia Ward Kehoe Book Launch!!
Fellow SCBWI WWA member STASIA WARD KEHOE is celebrating the launch of her debut novel, AUDITION, at Barnes & Noble Woodinville (18025 Garden Way, NE, Woodinville, WA) on Tuesday, October 18, from 6-7 p.m. Enjoy some AUDITION and arts book chat, plus prizes, treats, and performances by local teens from Evergreen Family Theater, Woodinville Dance... Continue Reading →
Good News & Happy Book Birthday for Kiki Hamilton
Happiest Book Birthday wishes and a big HIP HIP HOORAY for Kiki Hamilton!! Her debut novel, THE FAERIE RING, releases today, Tuesday, September 27!!! Victorian London, pickpockets, orphans, faeries, stolen rings, mysteries and a bit of romance – visit Kiki’s website for more information on Kiki, and her work!!
Happy Birthday to A CAT LIKE THAT!!
Happiest Birthday wishes to Wendy Wahman's A CAT LIKE THAT, which celebrated it's book birthday June 21! Click any of the links below to find out more information!“Striking illustrations and a pitch-perfect portrait of an unnamed pet’s personality combine to showcase charming (and practical) advice on how to make friends with a feline.” – Kirkus... Continue Reading →