by SCBWI Western Washington
The SCBWI stands with The Brown Bookshelf and all Black voices in the publishing industry that have historically been and currently are marginalized and silenced. They issued a call to action which we have reposted.
In 2018, the Cooperative Children’s Book Center put out a graphic showing the state of diversity in children's literature. Learn the background behind this image, why representation matters, and the role of sensitivity readers in this work.
Want to know more about writing and illustrating with diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind? Here's a list of resources.
To encourage membership by, support for, and retention of writers and illustrators from marginalized groups, the SCBWI-WWA chapter introduces our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion coordinator, Ellie Peterson.
Walter Dean Myers Grant Application - An Interview with co-chairs, Marietta Zacker and Caroline Tung Richmond Marietta Zacker has experience children’s books from every angle – teaching, marketing, publishing, and bookselling. She thrives on working with authors who make their readers feel their characters’ emotions and illustrators who add a different dimension to the... Continue Reading →
This might be of great interest to our members. Please note the RSVP. This takes place next weekend, and it is free of charge. Space is limited. RSVP to: rsvp@seattlecityoflit.org
If you are kicking yourself for missing Wednesday night’s panel discussion on diversity and inclusion in children’s books, kick a little harder.* With Allyson Schrier moderating, panelists Philip Lee (Publisher, Readers to Eaters), Kelly Jones (Author, “Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer”), Liz Wong (Author/Illustrator, “Quackers”) and Ann Crewdson (KCLS Children’s Librarian) discussed what... Continue Reading →
SCBWI March Meeting – You’re Invited! When: Wednesday, March 16 at 7pm (get there early for snacks and chat) Where: Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall Cost: Free for Passport Holders. $10 for SCBWI members. $15 for non-members Program Mini Session: “Mo-om! He’s BREATHING on me!” Roseanne Parry discusses the sibling voice in middle grade fiction.... Continue Reading →
Our upcoming SCBWI WWA meeting is going to be a good one, folks. The fabulous Roseanne Parry will present on "Siblings in Middle-Grade Fiction" - a subject dear to our hearts. Our main presentation will be a panel discussion on Inclusion in Children's Books, which will include a librarian, a publisher, an artist, and an... Continue Reading →
More good news to send your way! Here's to being inspired by our members! Fellow SCBWI-WWA member Annette Gulati entered the Diversity Scholarship contest sponsored by the Austin SCBWI chapter. She entered her manuscript, WISHING FOR SNOW...AND just learned she's the runner-up! How about THAT? For all the details, CLICK HERE. Congratulations, Annette!
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