Lee Pasquarella has written five bedtime stories for grandchildren and would like to talk with an illustrator about obtaining art for them. As always, anyone interested should get clear information and agree about payment, expectations, rights, timing, and other contractual details (including a written contract) in advance. If you're interested in building your portfolio this... Continue Reading →
SCBWI Oregon’s Great Critque and more down south
Happy New Year from your neighbors to the south! If you live in the southern part of the state or want an excuse to visit Portland (food- cart phenomenon!), SCBWI Oregon has two events that might be of interest to you. Can't make The Great Critique in Seattle? Oregon has taken a leaf out of... Continue Reading →
Call for Conference Presenters
Jody Ashton (from Rochester, Washington) is the Gifted Teacher at Grand Mound Elementary and in charge of their annual Young Authors' Conference. She's looking for authors and/or illustrators and storytellers to come be presenters at the conference in March 2012. The audience is kindergarten to fifth grade. Her budget is very small but can pay... Continue Reading →
Light Up the Library Auction
Jean Reidy's third picture book LIGHT UP THE NIGHT, comes out this month! We received this email from Jean: What you probably don't know is that the story - while visibly very American - was inspired by the children of Uganda, many of whom are orphaned by AIDS while others have been displaced due to... Continue Reading →