We've received word that Storey Publishing, based in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, is looking to grow their children's non-fiction book program with new titles that teach and inspire kids to explore, learn, cook, grow, and get creative. They publish books about nature, farming, animals, sustainability, self sufficiency, outdoor science, DIY, crafts, puzzles, games, and activities.... Continue Reading →
Northern Network Meeting this WEDNESDAY!
Northern Network of Western Washington SCBWI Special Guest Speaker! MaryAnn Kohl: Agent, Author and Publisher MaryAnn Kohl has done it all. From writing over 25 books, self-publishing and marketing, and now being an agent for non-fiction activity books for children, parents, and teachers, she is speaking about the agent’s role in facilitating your non-fiction... Continue Reading →
SCBWI-Oregon’s Barbara Herkert comes to town
Author and SCBWI-Oregon Illustrator Coordinator Barbara Herkert shares her new picture books, Mary Cassatt: Extraordinary Expressionist Painter and Sewing Stories: Harriet Powers' Journey from Slave to Artist. WHEN: Friday, January 29 at 7PM WHERE: Secret Garden Books
Interview with MT Anderson: THIS MONDAY
From Joni Sensel: Tim Wynn-Jones’ Vermont College of Fine Arts interview with M.T. Anderson about the writing of Symphony for the City of the Dead (which is awesome) will be live-streamed, and anyone interested is welcome to watch. NF folks might be especially interested. Here’s the link and details: Tim’s interview with Tobin on Monday,... Continue Reading →
Laurie, fly that kite!
Congratulations and loud clapping is in the air today, as the SCBWI announced its wonderful slew of winners of the Crystal Kite Award! (To see the list of all the 2015 winners, please click here.) AND: Our very own Laurie Ann Thompson has been voted by YOU as our region's Crystal Kite winner, for her... Continue Reading →
Call for submissions
Thanks to Wendy Wahman for this timely information: She wrote, "I got a note from Samantha Upgrave, nonfiction editor of Soundings Review. They are accepting Children's YA submissions for their upcoming issue. Reading period ends 6/1." Click here for more information. BONUS: They pay for accepted pieces! Thanks so much, Wendy! AND: Be sure to send... Continue Reading →
Nonfiction Intensive with Michelle McCann
On Sunday morning, Michelle gave an in-depth presentation about all things nonfiction to a packed room (we had to get more chairs!). Here are just a few of the many great tidbits participants gleaned from her presentation... Reasons to write nonfiction: Satisfy your curiosity Be a lifelong learner Reuse your fiction skills Sell to a... Continue Reading →
Nonfiction kidlit class opportunity
Fiction writers make up their stories, but nonfiction writers dig into facts to find their story line and then use elements of fiction to enrich it. Member Lois Harris will soon teach a $49 class called "Writing for Children: Narrative Nonfiction—Creating the Story from Facts" at Skagit Valley College, where she'll address everything from back... Continue Reading →
November nudge
Are you ready for our next monthly programming meeting? You won't be disappointed. This coming month–– Thursday, November 20, to be exact––SCBWI WWA presents: NONFICTION IS THE NEW BLACK: a Panel Discussion moderated by Laurie Ann Thompson (Be a Changemaker) and featuring nonfiction and fiction authors Lisa L. Owens (The Great Chicago Fire), Jim Whiting... Continue Reading →
CONFERENCE 2013: Kelly Milner Halls, Keynote Speaker: Being Weird and Loving It!
This morning's fabulous keynote was Author Kelly Milner Halls. Kelly comes to us from the Inland NW region of SCBWI, and lives in Spokane, WA. Kelly has made a successful career of writing what she loves- nonfiction writing! She was the kid who always wanted to know the answers. In high school she fell in love... Continue Reading →