Here's a fun summer opportunity that could make a difference in a kid's reading life! The Discovery Club, an intensive summer literacy program for low-income students entering first and second grade, is looking for local authors to make a one-time class visit. The program targets a school where two-thirds of students their age test well... Continue Reading →
Washington State Book Awards
The Washington Center for the Book administers the annual Washington State Book Awards (formerly the Governor's Writers Awards), given for outstanding books published by Washington authors the previous year. They are looking for more children's authors to honor for 2012. The deadline for 2012 submissions is April 1. You can find the 2011 winners, entry... Continue Reading →