The Ferguson, MO Public Library is hoping to build up their children's section while there is still unrest following the protests and school closures of recent weeks. In her blog, best-selling children's author Joelle Charbonneau show how PAL writers can provide signed copies of their own books to add to the collection––and also show support... Continue Reading →
Books for literacy needed by October 11
And now, from the Good Cause Corner: The worthy Northwest Literary Foundation is celebrating 25 years, and is hosting an auction on October 11, 2014. As part of their Fill the Shelves program to get books into the hands of schoolchildren whose schools offer 80% of their students free/reduced lunches, they are hoping to secure... Continue Reading →
Seeking book donations for Cambodia
Member Matthew Porter is helping a friend start a children's free library in a rural village in Cambodia. They are seeking used children's books to do so, and Matthew says, "The reading room is a place for Cambodian village children to come at their own convenience to have access to a free library of children’s... Continue Reading →
Generous illustrators wanted
Want to help a young boy fund a library for Gondar, Ethiopia? Got a little art lying around or begging you to commit it to paper (or bytes) for posterity? Check out this appeal associated with Ethiopia Reads and consider donating an illustration for an online auction; the art will be displayed in San Jose... Continue Reading →
Plan to donate books
Coming to the conference this weekend? Plan to buy a few books to donate to kids who need them, bring gently read titles from home, or both. Each year, we put smiles on hundreds of young readers' faces, and you can help! As usual, SCBWI WWA will collect books for children of all ages during... Continue Reading →
Thank you from Whatcom Middle School
After our conference in April, our Northern Network Coordinator, Angelina Hansen, personally delivered many of your donated books to Whatcom Middle School. We've received a thank-you note from the Wildcats that we wanted to share:Ms. Hansen and SCBWI members:Although tardy, our appreciation is sincere! Thank you for the generous gift of books to Whatcom Middle... Continue Reading →