Our November meeting is coming up this Wednesday, November 8, 7-9pm, and this month only the meeting will be held at Bellevue College N201. Not sure where to go? Here's a map, and there's free parking (look for signs). Join us for Poetry Power with Sean Petrie & Critique Group 101 with Mark Maciejewski. Poetry Power... Continue Reading →
Inside Story is on November 4th!
Don’t forget! Inside Story is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 4., 2:00pm until 4:00 pm, at the downtown Bellevue Library (1111 110th Ave. NE in Bellevue). Meet and greet 17 local children’s authors and illustrators including: Ruth Austin, Bonny Becker, Martha Brockenbrough, Dori Hillestad Butler, Laurel Gale, Melissa Goodman, Lois V. Harris, Amanda Hosch, Kelly Jones, Suzanne... Continue Reading →
WWU Children’s Literature Conference and nErDcamp Bellingham registrations are open!
Register now for Western Washington University's 15th Annual Children's Literature Conference on February 24th. All the details for a fantastic day are here. Look at this faculty! And consider making a weekend of it and staying Sunday for the 4th annual nErDcamp Bellingham, a day of learning and sharing with teachers, librarians, authors, and anyone else who... Continue Reading →
Kid Lit Drink Night– tomorrow in Issaquah!
Kid Lit Drink Night! Or introvert happy hour. Or whatever you want to call it. Our advisory committee is taking turns "hosting" (in a no-host bar sort of way) Kid Lit Drink Nights across our chapter. The first of the season will be in Issaquah on Thursday, October 26th! Brave the rain and lift a glass with... Continue Reading →
Drawn to Books Show
Drawn to Books Come celebrate forty-five illustrators from SCBWI Western Washington and Canada West and their work in the children’s book form at the Seattle City Hall from October 31st through January 3rd. An opening reception will be held November 2, from 4-6 p.m. Don’t miss this wonderful show! See the works of: Beth Bacon,... Continue Reading →
Upcoming events: Kid Lit Drink Night, a kids’ graphic novel class with Dana Sullivan, and more!
Meetups! The Peninsula Network will meet up at The Pourhouse in Port Townsend for Kid Lit Drink Night on October 25 6pm, and November 15 6pm. Kid Lit Drink Night! Or introvert happy hour. Or whatever you want to call it. Our advisory committee is taking turns "hosting" Kid Lit Drink Nights across our chapter. The first of the season will be... Continue Reading →
Peninsula and Eastside Network meet ups, and updated author events
The Peninsula Network will meet up at The Pourhouse in Port Townsend for Kid Lit Drink Night on October 25 6pm, and November 15 6pm. Everyone welcome! New! Eastside Network Writing Craft Book Club Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 10am-12pm Come join us for a craft book discussion and writing exercises in Kirkland. Read the book first, and come prepared to participate.... Continue Reading →
Tell Me a Story Art Show Opens October 6!
TELL ME A STORY: ILLUSTRATIONS BY THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 5:00-7:00 PM University House Issaquah 22975 SE Black Nugget Rd, Issaquah, WA The SCBWI is an international organization established in 1971 that supports the broad range of skills and interests involved in creating children's... Continue Reading →
New Write for Children Class with Jolie Stekly
Disappointed that the UW Writing for Children's class is canceled? Instructor Jolie Stekly has set up a new course! It starts in less than two weeks, and there's a registration discount until Saturday! How long have you been involved with the local children’s and YA book community?I started by taking a course with the beloved... Continue Reading →
October 11th and 12th: Extraordinary Editor Events, plus the K.I.S.S. Art Show
SCBWI Western Washington presents our Extraordinary Editor Event with Liz Kossnar from Simon & Schuster, and our K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple, Silly) Art Show, on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 in Demaray Hall at Seattle Pacific University. Please join us for the K.I.S.S. Art Show with our talented local illustrators (6:15-7pm) before our evening with Liz... Continue Reading →