Beth Stanton and Kirby Larson believe that Friday the 13th (of March) can indeed be a lucky day for the wonderful literacy organization, Page Ahead (http://www.pageahead.org/). On this lucky day, Page Ahead is hosting their annual A Taste For Reading Luncheon. Beth and Kirby are hoping you can join them! Attending this luncheon supports Page... Continue Reading →
WWU Children’s Literature Conference Feb 29, 2020
One of the most beloved conferences in Western Washington is coming up soon. The WWU Children's Literature Conference in Bellingham welcomes four esteemed children's book creators: LeUyen Pham. Jason Chin, Ruta Sepetys, and Mac Barnett. Held on February 29, 2020.
Webinar Jan. 23: Beyond the Hero’s Journey
Start your new year right and learn about character development using archetypes, which can help you create more convincing characters. This webinar on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 7:00 p.m. PST is ideal for novelists, but with applications for nonfiction, illustration, & other work.
Join Dana Sullivan for the launch of his new graphic novel: Dead Max Comix #1 The Deadening
Dana Sullivan's new graphic novel series Dead Max Comix launches at Secret Garden, 2214 NW Market St., Ballard, on Friday, 17 January 2020 at 7 PM. The event is free and the public is invited.
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
Inspired by Place: A Generative Writing Workshop in Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy
Deepen your writing in Italy with authors Gabriela Denise Frank and Sharon Mentyka. June 20-27, 2020
Grab Your Earlybird Rate for Chuckanut Writers Conference to be held June 2020
The Chuckanut Writers Conference will take place on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, 2020. Early bird registration is now open. The early bird registration price is
8 Book Festivals to watch for in 2020
SCBWI Pro Insider Newsletter provided a helpful list of book fairs and festivals to watch for in the coming year. We are reproducing this information to help give our members an idea of some of the important gatherings in the kidlit business.
Can’t go wrong with Seattle Writes.
Seattle Writes offers year-round drop-in writing circles, recordings and a fall series of more than 20 classes focusing on the craft of writing.
Hear author/illustrator Jessixa Bagley read from her new book
Secret Garden is hosting a reading for picture book author/illustrator Jessixa Bagley: Henry And Bea. The event will be at Secret Garden, 2214 NW Market St., Ballard, on Saturday, 16 November 2019 at 2 PM. It is free and the public is invited.