Monthly Programming Passport for 2016-2017 Is Coming!

Registration for your Western Washington SCBWI 2016-2017 programming opens soon! We’ve got a fabulous season lined up, from the Illustrator Retreat to our monthly meetings, Great Critique, Inside Stories, our completely over-the-top Conference and so much more!Every member will receive an email inviting you to register, so watch your inbox. Some Important Stuff: Saturday, September... Continue Reading →

SCBWI Season Finale! And even more!

ALL IN ONE AND ONE FOR ALL: Writing and Illustrating Picture Books (Sigh.... Together At Last!) WEDNESDAY, May 18: MEETING INFO We’re counting the minutes before we see you for our FINAL monthly meeting of the season! WHERE: Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall WHEN: Wednesday, May 18 (to reiterate!), at 7pm (get there early for... Continue Reading →

Deadline Extended for Workshop Presenters!

We have received some terrific workshop proposals, but we still haven’t heard from YOU! We want YOUR GREAT IDEAS for our next year of spectacular monthly meetings and April 2017 conference presentations. And because we know how busy you all are, note our EXTENDED DEADLINE! The nitty-gritty:  Workshops may address topics relevant to potential attendees... Continue Reading →

Three Amigas WEDNESDAY NIGHT!!

They're . . . Faster than a bullet point!   More powerful than a character's motive!  Able to leap tall tales in a single read!    Our April event is upon us! Come learn from a trio of Super Experts who will help us look at our crafts and stories from different angles. We are... Continue Reading →

SCBWI APRIL EVENT – You’re Invited!

The Amazing Amigas of April Arrive Anon!   Wednesday, April 20: Monthly Meeting with Special Guests (above)! Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall, 6:15–9pm Free for Passport Holders. $10 for SCBWI members. $15 for non-members. Keep It Simple Art Showcase begins at 6:15 pm.  Meeting starts at 7pm (get there early for snacks and chat), till... Continue Reading →

Upcoming: Caroline Abbey

To round out our fabulous trio of panelists and consultants next week, Random House Children's Books Senior Editor Caroline Abbey will offer up her expertise and experience. Here, she reveals her favorite outdoor reading place, her status as a Twitter-stalkee, and her early adoration of Harry Potter. 1. Seattle in April: Do you have a Rainstorm... Continue Reading →

Upcoming: Mary Kate Castellani

Bloomsbury Children's Books Senior Editor Mary Kate Castellani is coming to our meeting next week! Here's what she has to say about those dratted editorial letters, her vicarious green thumb, and her snack habits. Be sure to come next Wednesday, April 20 at 7pm to hear our extraordinary panel of special guests, which also includes Joy Chu... Continue Reading →

Upcoming: Joy Chu

Meet Joy Chu––former art director, graphic designer, and educator. She's going to be here next week, on Wednesday, April 20 for a special art/editorial event at our monthly meeting alongside two editors. For the full description of her visit details, click here. 1. As an art director and educator you have devoted many years to... Continue Reading →

Meeting recap: DIVERSITY PANEL

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 →

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