by SCBWI Western Washington
Melissa Manlove is a senior editor at Chronicle Books. She focuses on picture books and nonfiction, especially narrative nonfiction that involves, moves, entertains and inspires the reader. She gave a breakout session on writing narrative fiction that moves and informs readers. She's seeking nonfiction that's a pleasure to read, and recommends Sibert Award winners as... Continue Reading →
David Small has won a Caldecott Medal, two Caldecott Honors, two Christopher medals, and has been a finalist for the National Book Award, among other honors. He has illustrated picture books (more than 50!) and written and illustrated the searing graphic novel STITCHES, based on his own life. He sat down with a Q&A with... Continue Reading →
Author and all-around card Kim Baker moderated a panel with our editor and agent faculty. Here's a sampling of questions and answers. Kim Baker: What does a project need to have a shot in the marketplace? Melissa Manlove from Chronicle Books: "There are so many books and so many readers. The simplest, most honest answer is an audience... Continue Reading →
Whether you're attending our sold-out conference or not, you can follow along online in a variety of ways. 1. Right here! We'll be blogging the whole weekend. 2. Twitter users: Tag your posts with #scbwiwwa17. Plus, we'll be retweeting photos and posts and whatnot from our @scbwiwwa account. 3. Find us on Instagram! The new SCBWI Western... Continue Reading →
We almost forgot to mention, tomorrow is our Kid Lit Drink Night: Conference Edition! You're ALL INVITED (yes, especially you) to our most popular kid lit drink night, tomorrow at Sear Fire at the Redmond Marriott (7401 164th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052). If you love children's and/or YA books, whether you're attending the conference or... Continue Reading →
The first round of SCBWI Crystal Kite Award voting is now open! Our region, Crystal Kite West, covers Washington, Oregon, northern Idaho, Alaska, Montana, and both of the Dakotas. Current members, exercise your subjective democracy and vote for your favorite release this year. Have you seen the list? There are a lot of fantastic books!... Continue Reading →
By Allyson Valentine Schrier Seattleopolis may be a soggy mess right now, but in just a few days, all will be in BLOOM! To prepare you for this sudden onslaught of delicious weather and literary illumination, SCBWI Advisory Committee member Allyson Valentine Schrier had a recent conversation with Patricia Hruby Powell over email. Illinois born and raised picture... Continue Reading →
Lois Harris will be teaching a class on writing for children's magazines May 11th and 18th at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon. Magazine writing can be a great way to get published while building credentials (and getting paid). The course number is 6104 CENGL 034, and more details can be found here. Call the... Continue Reading →
We are less than a week away from our spring conference and the air is a-flutter with cherry blossoms and antici..................pation! Let's all keep calm, carry on, and learn a little something about Chronicle Editor, Melissa Manlove. By guest Chinook contributor and author, Sarah Jane Marsh. Sarah: As a child, what book or series captured... Continue Reading →
Your attention, book fanatics, author supporters, and independent bookstore lovers! We have something for everyone in the next couple of weeks. Check it out. BOOKSTORE APPRECIATORS! The aforementioned 40th anniversary party for Secret Garden Books is this weekend! You'd be a fool not to stop by on April 1st for some cake and fun. GRAPHIC NOVEL... Continue Reading →
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