Meet Luciana Powell, illustrator. Her illustration was selected for the SCBWI-WWA October Kick-off Event Banner
Meet Illustrator Luciana Powell
The Magic Behind the WWU Children’s Lit Conference
To learn more about the magic behind this amazing conference, Beth Bacon spoke with two conference organizers, Nancy Johnson and Sylvia Tag.
Weekend on the Water Spring 2020: Get to Know Faculty Sherri L Smith
Our author faculty at the Weekend on the Water Retreat is Sherri L Smith. Register now for the retreat at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, WA from April 24-26, 2020. In this post, Sherri shares some thoughts about writing.
Penguin Random House editor Anu Ohioma at Weekend on the Water April 24-26, 2020
Penguin Random House editor Anu Ohioma is the editor faculty at the SCBWI-WWA Weekend on the Water Retreat at the beautiful Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, WA from April 24-26, 2020.
YA Author Abigail Hing Wen shares her journey on Loveboat, Taipei
Abigail Hin Weng will be reading from her new YA novel Loveboat, Taipei at U Bookstore, Thursday, January 16, 2020, 6 PM – 8 PM, 4326 University Way, N.E., Seattle, WA
The Second Story: Karen Kane’s sequel experience
Author Karen Kane is interviewed by Pen & Story Blog Editor Beth Bacon. They talk about Kane's process for writing two middle grade mysteries for Disney Hyperion.
How does she do it? Wendy Wahman shares her inspirations, techniques, and (lack of) superstitions
Learn how author-illustrator Wendy Wahman creates her books in this SCBWI-WWA interview.
Writing, Teaching, and Reading: The Creative World of Rebecca Van Slyke
Meet author Rebecca Van Slyke. She writes for young readers while teaching second grade. On Tuesday, 22 October 2019 at 7 PM Secret Garden Books she'll be reading her new book Lana Lynn Howls At The Moon.
Portfolio Showcase Winner Suzanne Kaufman
Many talented illustrators participated in this year's SCBWI Western WA conference Art Portfolio Showcase. With so many wonderful art portfolios, our faculty agent and editor judges had a difficult time choosing the winner. After much deliberation, the first place winner is Leanne Hatch, 2nd place winner is Andy Musser, and 3rd place winner Suzanne Kaufman. Here is Lily LaMotte's interview with Suzanne Kaufman.
Portfolio Showcase Winner Andy Musser
Many talented illustrators participated in this year's SCBWI Western WA conference Art Portfolio Showcase. With so many wonderful art portfolios, our faculty agent and editor judges had a difficult time choosing the winner. After much deliberation, the first place winner is Leanne Hatch, 2nd place winner is Andy Musser, and 3rd place winner Suzanne Kaufman. Here is Lily LaMotte's interview with Andy Musser.