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The story behind “The Weed that Woke Christmas”
Ellie Peterson interviews illustrator Polina Gortman who recently launched the book, The Weed That Woke Christmas
SCBWI Member pens book about Puerto Rico memories
SCBWI member Edna Case has written a warmhearted picture book based on her memories growing up in Puerto Rico with her grandparents. "Take a journey with me and see how rewarding a simple life can be," said Edna Case.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with SCBWI WWA
SCBWI WWA is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. You can read books by local members Donna Barba Higuera and Kim Baker. Their new middle grades, The Water Bears and Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, are full of heart and humor.
Free Webinar Oct 8, 2020: Refreshing the Practice by Tina Hoggatt
Tina Hoggart shares the insights she's gained interviewing authors and illustrators in this free webinar held on Oct 8, 2020
Virtual Kidlit Rally for Black Lives
online rally is on Facebook Live or if you aren't a Facebook user, you can log in via Zoom at this address: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/95326915466?pwd=dHMwODJKUmttNTlmZC9PUGVsRHAwZz09&status=success.
Masterclass: Embody Your Writing 3/22/20
Get out of your head and into your characters, and learn skills for more dynamic school visits. Take a 4-hour masterclass on embodiment, gesture, voice—and fun!—from noon to 4:00 p.m. on March 22 in Seattle. Registration is now open for Embody Your Characters: Interplay for Introverts.
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.
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.
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