by SCBWI Western Washington
Books and resources for talking with kids about race, from middle grade author Olugbimisola Rhuday-Perkovich. Katherine Pryor will be teaching a free class on writing children's books at the Mount Vernon Library on September 12th at 6:30. Writing a complete and compelling story in less than 1,000 words is no easy feat. Modern picture books... Continue Reading →
Our December meeting was a great success. Katherine Pryor imparted her knowledge for applying for grants. Yes! Authors and Illustrators can actually get paid to write and draw. How fantastic is that? In a nutshell, here are her tried and true steps to applying for a grant: Steps to Applying: Identify funders Create an application... Continue Reading →
December's meeting is one you definitely do not want to miss. This Wednesday, December 14th from 7-9pm at SPU Demaray Hall. Our mini presentation is by Katherine Pryor who will speak about grant writing: Show Me the Money: Grant Writing for Creative Professionals. The main presentation by J. Anderson Coats, Resurrecting Your Frankendraft, is sure to excite... Continue Reading →
Cookie Contest Our annual Holiday Cookie Contest brings out the warrior in even our meekest authors and illustrators. This year we have two categories: Delicious and Beautiful. The Rules: * Make at least one dozen cookies – three cookies on a plate to be judged. The rest are for general scarfing. * Label the plate with your name... Continue Reading →
If you were able to attend this week's SCBWI Monthly meeting, then you already know what a fabulous presentation both Ben Clanton and Dan Gemeinhart gave. We saw some quick sketching by Ben and the audience sketched, too, even yours truly whose stick figures leave all to be desired. Other writers like myself were even encouraged to sketch out storyboards... Continue Reading →
A friendly reminder to come to a special pre-season eventthis Thursday, September 17 at 6pm. * It's going to whet your appetite for books, children's literature, and for reconnecting to this fabulous community of writers and thinkers. NOTE: The Central Downtown Library's underground parking garage entrance is on Spring Street, between Fourth and Fifth... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Katherine Pryor, whose new picture book, ZORA'S ZUCCHINI, is going to be making the rounds this and month! With a title as delicious as that ubiquitous late-summer veggie, Katherine will be visiting both bookstores AND farmer's markets in the area. Come along and, remember: eat your veggies! This story follows Katherine's first book,... Continue Reading →
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