UW Writing for Children Info Meeting! If you have ever considered applying for, or want to know more about, the University of Washington's Professional & Continuing Education/Writing for Children program, you're invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, September 14 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Learn more about the Writing for Children certificate program... Continue Reading →
YA novel course at UW
Karen Finneyfrock, author of the YA novel THE SWEET REVENGE OF CELIA DOOR, is the instructor for this year's UW certificate course in YA fiction. If that doesn't already make your heart swell with longing, then hear this: She's trying to rope more folks into the class! It's a year-long commitment, beginning SEPTEMBER 17. Held... Continue Reading →
Looking ahead: Kadir Nelson to give Spencer Shaw Lecture in October
Thanks to Kim Baker, you now have plenty of time to register for this fall's Spencer G. Shaw Lecture at the University of Washington! This October, award-winning artist, illustrator and author KADIR NELSON will speak about "The Art of Storytelling." It doesn't get much better than this guy––a 2012 Coretta Scott King Honoree for Heart... Continue Reading →
Grace Lin coming to the Shaw Series
Award-winning author and illustrator Grace Lin, who presented at our annual conference a few years back, will be delivering the University of Washington Information School’s annual Spencer G. Shaw Endowed Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in Kane Hall on the UW campus. The creator of more than 20 books,... Continue Reading →
UW’s Writing for Kids webinar on WEDNESDAY
If you have ever considered applying for, or want to know more about, the University of Washington's Professional & Continuing Education/Writing for Kids program, you're invited to register for a webinar taking place this Wednesday, August 13 at 6pm. Learn more about the Writing for Kids certificate program and chat with instructor Jolie Stekly, as... Continue Reading →
UW Writing for Kids class open house
If a class description went like this–– "Investigate the world of children's fiction and nonfiction, including picture books, chapter books and novels. Learn to bring your own tales to life and captivate children's imaginations. Discover how to transform the idea of a story into an enthralling narrative. Explore how to use your own inner resources... Continue Reading →
UW Writing for Children class
Calling all children's writers: Registration is now open for Intermediate Writing for Children at the University of Washington, part of the UW Writing for Children Certificate program. (You can jump in mid-year to the certificate program if space is available, and this year, it is!) If you are a writer with basic knowledge about children's books, and... Continue Reading →
Reception: UW Natural Science Illustration certificate program
You are invited! Susan Pope, a 2013 graduate of the UW's certificate program in Natural Science Illustration, is part of a reception/gallery opening in the Burke Room of the Burke Museum on Thursday, July 11 from 5:30-8:30pm. It's free to attend, there will be nibbles and drinks. All are welcome. The exhibit will remain on... Continue Reading →
Upcoming events: a catch-all
A roundup of noteworthy events, classes, workshops, and other goings-on. Stay in the loop! Preview Class: Jolie Stekly and Nina Hess will present a free preview class for the UW Writing for Children certificate program for the 2013-14 school year. The two-hour preview class will be informative, experiential, and interactive, and give you a sense... Continue Reading →
Apologies for the late notice, as this exhibition has been up for months, but we'd like to call your attention to an exhibition of very special book for children at the University of washington. Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries is currently exhibiting Merry Company: Pop-ups, Movables & Toy Books, which features nearly 150 pieces... Continue Reading →