Member (and former co-RA) Laurie Ann Thompson will celebrate the launch of her picture book, Emmanuel's Dream, at the Bellevue UBS on January 6 at 6:00 p.m. Find more details here, and Laurie requests RSVPs, if possible. (But show up regardless!) The book tells the inspiring true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, who was born... Continue Reading →
Dorine White’s book launch
Dorine White announces the launch of her YA fantasy novel, The Awakening. Come on out to help her celebrate this Saturday, December 13 from 6–7pm at the Wit's End Bookstore (1530 Grove St, Suite A, Marysville, 98270). The more, the merrier!
Jennifer Longo’s debut–cupcakes included!
Please join Jennifer Longo for books and cupcakes and signing of books and more cupcakes and champagne and general merriment as we celebrate the publication of Jen's debut novel, Six Feel Over It! All-ages, some reading and prizes, and did we mention...CUPCAKES! A bunch of 11-year-olds will be playing music,. You do NOT want to... Continue Reading →
Be an attendee!
Our very own Laurie Thompson's new book, Be a Changemaker, debuts this week, and she's celebrating with a launch party! Here are the deets: Sunday, September 14th, at 2 p.m. Seattle Creative Arts Center 2601 NW Market St Seattle, WA 98107 (Click here for directions and parking information. Eat, drink, mingle, hear more about the book... Continue Reading →
Cheesy pizza bombs, food donations, and books with Lois!
Please join member Lois Brandt in celebrating the release of her first picture book, Maddi's Fridge, at dinnertime on Sept. 4. She says, "I could never have published this book without ongoing support and encouragement from you, the members of SCBWI Western Washington." She's promising to feed all comers Cheesy Pizza Bombs, plus milk or... Continue Reading →
Book launch party!
Please come celebrate the release of Laurie Thompson's first book: 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14 Seattle Creative Arts Center 2601 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107 (Click here for directions and parking information.) Eat, drink, mingle, hear more about the book from the author, and—best of all—meet some local teens who are already changing... Continue Reading →
Dash to Bainbridge for DASH
Member Kirby Larson is delighted about the release of her newest book, DASH, and she says, "To celebrate this companion to DUKE, I’ll be at two events on Bainbridge Island on August 28 and I’d love all my SCBWI friends to be there!" Kirby will read excerpts at the Bainbridge Island Exclusion Memorial starting at... Continue Reading →
Not scared of book launches!
Member Dan Richards would love to have you join him for the launch of his debut picture book, The Problem With Not Being Scared Of Monsters, illustrated by Robert Neubecker, on Wednesday, August 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park. There will be food, prizes, free stuff and... Continue Reading →
A, B, C you there!
I hope to see all my SCBWI friends from A to Z at Secret Garden Books on Friday, August 8, at 7 p.m. for the launch party of my book, Kay Kay's Alphabet Safari! This book was inspired by the Star of Hope Centre for Children in Kenya and the sweeties at Secret Garden are... Continue Reading →
YA book launch: Between Two Worlds
Member Katherine Kirkpatrick will launch her YA novel BETWEEN TWO WORLDS (Wendy Lamb Books) at Third Place Books in Bothell on Saturday, April 26. Publisher's Weekly gave the book a starred review, calling it an "engrossing work of historical fiction." Show up that evening at 6:30 p.m. for snacks, book trivia, and prizes. She'll also... Continue Reading →