Congratulations to Rebecca Van Slyke, whose picture book Lexie, the Word Wrangler, was fought over by two editors and will be the first of a two-book deal for the victor, Nancy Paulsen Books. To see the announcement, please click here. Three cheers for Rebecca's two-fer!
Good News for Laurie Thompson
Good News and Happy Days for our own amazing Laurie Thompson!!! Laurie has sold her debut nonfiction picture book (about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah) to Anne Schwartz at Schwartz & Wade!!! Here is the official announcement for you to peruse! Congratulations Laurie! You inspire us all and we are so excited to celebrate with you!!! For more information on... Continue Reading →
Good News for Judith Ross Enderle
Good News and a big YAHOO for fellow SCBWI WWA member Judith Ross Enderle (who's up in Bellingham) and her California writing partner Stephanie Jacob Gordon. They received the Pewter Plate Award from Highlights High Five Magazine for SURPRISE which was chosen the story of the year. SURPRISE appeared in the July, 2011 issue. Congratulations!!! For more information on... Continue Reading →
Good News for Karen Robbins!
Good News and Happy Monday to fellow SCBWI WWA member Karen Robbins! Karen's first picture book, CARE FOR OUR WORLD (illustrated by Alexandra Ball from the U.K. and published by Compendium) recently released at the NY Stationary Show and this week will be at BEA at the Javits Center in NYC. Compendium also created an adorable... Continue Reading →
Good News For Lois V. Harris
Lois V. Harris received some good news. Her book, MARY CASSATT: IMPRESSIONIST PAINTER, was reviewed on YouTube by the Children Book Mix. Here's the link to check out!For more information on Lois, and her work, you can check out her website.
More Good News for Craig Orback!!!
Craig Orback has more great news about THE CAN MAN. The book won the 2012 New York State Reading Association'sCharlotte Award! Nearly 12,000 students across New York State voted for the winner from the list of nominees. It's especially exciting because they only choose winners every 2 years. The author (now in Seattle) Laura E Williams and Craig Orback... Continue Reading →
Good News for Erik Brooks
Good News abounds this Friday!!! Congratulations to fellow SCBWI WWA member Erik Brooks. Erik's book, WHO HAS THESE FEET, was recently named a Bank Street Best Book in the 5-9 year old Science Category, POLAR OPPOSITES, is a nominee for the 2013 South Carolina Picture Book Award!!! For more information on Erik, and his work,... Continue Reading →
Good News for Peg Kehret and Kirby Larson
Peg Kehret & Kirby Larson Good News and fun times for fellow SCBWI WWA members Peg Kehret, Kirby Larson (and also SCBWI members Mary Nethery and Jean Cassels). Both Peg and Kirby were in Missouri this past weekend, Peg to receive the 2011 Mark Twain award for STOLEN CHILDREN , and Kirby to accept the 2011 Show Me award,... Continue Reading →
Good News for Craig Orback
Craig Orback illustrator of THE CAN MAN written by Laura E. Williams (now a local resident!) has some great news to share:THE CAN MAN is the winner of the Keystone to Reading Book Award, Elementary Award, Keystone State Reading Association as chosen by participating students in Pennsylvania!Winner of the 2011 Paterson Prize for Books for... Continue Reading →
Good News for Carole Estby Dagg
Good News and a big round of whoops for fellow SCBWI WWA Member Carole Estby Dagg!! Carole's young adult historical novel, THE YEAR WE WERE FAMOUS, is one of the titles honored this year on the Amelia Bloomer List. Each year the list, prepared by the American Library Association's Feminist Task Force, selects the best... Continue Reading →