by SCBWI Western Washington
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces two Middle Grade Mentors, Kirby Larson and Kim Baker. To apply for the mentorship program visit here: https://wwa.scbwi.org/2019-mentorship-program/. Application Deadline: July 30, 2019.
Why did you become a children's book writer? Because (1) books saved this odd-duck, lonely kid and (2) because when I read Arnold Lobel’s Ming Lo Moves the Mountain to my children, I finally figured out what I wanted to do with my life: write books that hopefully might save other odd-duck lonely kids! Was... Continue Reading →
We’re happy to announce the 10th annual SCBWI Western Washington Weekend on the Water retreat at IslandWood, November 2-4, 2018. This year, we’re combining writers’ and illustrators’ programming. Our special guests are Newbery award honoree Kirby Larson and illustrator Jennifer K. Mann. Our theme is art/life balance: generating powerful creative work in a busy world. At nature-filled IslandWood on... Continue Reading →
Kirby's coming to a Roundtable near you! Kirby Larson went from history-phobe to history fanatic while writing the 2007 Newbery Honor Book, Hattie Big Sky. Her passion for historical fiction is reflected in titles such as The Fences Between Us, The Friendship Doll, as well as the sequel to Hattie Big Sky,Hattie Ever After and her two latest titles, Duke and Dash. In 2006,... Continue Reading →
A fabulous piece of good news from our own 2013 Crystal Kite winner, Kirby Larson! Yay, Kirby! All together now––clap those paws together for Kirby's book, Dash, which has been honored with the prestigious 2015 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction. To read more about it, please click here. We are so proud and exited... Continue Reading →
Thank you all so much for making last night so special for me. I loved the "champagne substitute" toast and the festive spirit and the thoughtfulness. I am mad at myself b/c I wrote at the top of my speech to thank Dana Sullivan for that wonderful banner he made, depicting Christy and me as... Continue Reading →
Huzzahs and congratulations to Crystal Kite Award recipient Kirby Larson, for her wonderful way with words and her inspiring, timeless tales. Kirby received her award last night at the Professional Series Meeting, to much cheering and celebration. Deb Lund presents Kirby with her award The Crystal Kite Award with its worthy owner! Here's to you,... Continue Reading →
And if you thought December was exciting enough all by itself, here's a Professional Series meeting that will have you singing into your eggnog for weeks to come.... WHEN: Thursday, December 13 from **6:45-9pm WHERE: Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall 150
News from Kirby, which in turn means good news for all: I'm switching things up at my blog, kirbyslane.blogspot.com, a bit and am adding a new feature called Friend Fridays. I want to use those posts to celebrate my friends' new books. I try to keep up, but my SCBWI friends are just too danged... Continue Reading →
Third Place Books has so many exciting happenings this month...Here are just a few to check it out!!! May 4: Author Rick Riordan is coming to Third Place Books stage. Tickets are required and go on-sale Wednesday, April 18. Ticket (Book) price is $19.99 (plus tx), and includes entry for two people and and one... Continue Reading →
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