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 Leanne Hatch.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion—Oh Yes!
To encourage membership by, support for, and retention of writers and illustrators from marginalized groups, the SCBWI-WWA chapter introduces our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion coordinator, Ellie Peterson.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors Michele Bacon and Kelly Jones
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces two YA Mentors, Kelly Jones and Michele Bacon. To apply for the mentorship program visit here: https://wwa.scbwi.org/2019-mentorship-program/. Application Deadline: July 30, 2019.
Mentorship Success Story: Melissa Koosmann
Dolores Andral interviews Melissa Koosman about her experience in last year's mentorshp program.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors Peggy King Anderson and Rae McDonald
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces two picture book Mentors, Peggy King Anderson and Rae McDonald. Applications have been submitted and mentees for the 2019-2020 season will be announced in the early Fall.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors Rebecca Van Slyke and Brianna Caplan Sayres
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces two picture book Mentors, Rebecca Van Slyke and Brianna Caplan Sayres. Applications have been submitted and mentees for the 2019-2020 season will be announced in the early Fall.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors Amy Hevron and Jo Gershman
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces two picture book portfolio mentors, Amy Hevron and Jo Gershman. Applications have been submitted and selections will be made in early Fall 2020.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors: Jing Jing Tsong
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces the Picture Book Portfolio Mentor, Jing Jing Tsong. Applications have been submitted and selections will be made in early Fall 2020.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors: Kevin Emerson
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces the YA Mentor, Kevin Emerson. Applications have been submitted and selections will be made in early Fall 2020.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors J Anderson Coats and Jeanne Ryan
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces two YA Mentors, Jeanne Ryan and J Anderson Coats. Applications have been submitted and selections will be made in early Fall 2020.