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Virtual Kidlit Rally for Black Lives
What’s on? What’s off? Check here to see kidlit event schedule.
Some SCBWI-WWA area events have changed their schedules. Here is a list of the information we've received. If you know of an event that's been changed, please let us know and we'll add it to this list.
Masterclass: Embody Your Writing 3/22/20
Get out of your head and into your characters, and learn skills for more dynamic school visits. Take a 4-hour masterclass on embodiment, gesture, voice—and fun!—from noon to 4:00 p.m. on March 22 in Seattle. Registration is now open for Embody Your Characters: Interplay for Introverts.
The Magic Behind the WWU Children’s Lit Conference
To learn more about the magic behind this amazing conference, Beth Bacon spoke with two conference organizers, Nancy Johnson and Sylvia Tag.
Help get books in the hands of Seattle kids
Beth Stanton and Kirby Larson believe that Friday the 13th (of March) can indeed be a lucky day for the wonderful literacy organization, Page Ahead (http://www.pageahead.org/). On this lucky day, Page Ahead is hosting their annual A Taste For Reading Luncheon. Beth and Kirby are hoping you can join them! Attending this luncheon supports Page... Continue Reading →
Weekend on the Water Spring 2020: Get to Know Faculty Sherri L Smith
Our author faculty at the Weekend on the Water Retreat is Sherri L Smith. Register now for the retreat at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, WA from April 24-26, 2020. In this post, Sherri shares some thoughts about writing.
Love books? Attend the 1st-ever Seattle Children’s Book Festival
The first-ever Seattle Children’s Book Festival will be held on September 28, 2019 from 11am to 3pm at the Greenwood Elementary School campus located at 144 NW 80 Street in Seattle, WA. Author Beth Bacon spoke with Asia Citro, the leader of the Seattle Children’s Book Festival to find out how this event can benefit members of the SCBWI.
Fall 2019 Events For Writers and Illustrators
For fall 2019, the SCBWI of Western Washington has planned a powerful batch of inspiring events. Our lineup will help you hone your writing and illustration skills, learn about the publishing business, and make new friends.
Save the Date! Retreat Nov 1-3, 2019
Start planning now for SCBWI Western Washington’s 2019 Weekend on the Water: A Quintessential Creativity Sprint, which will be Nov. 1 – 3, 2019, at the Quintessa Estate on Whidbey Island. NEW this year: - Focus on intense productivity for both writers and artists - Budget pricing—the lowest in years - NY executive editor by webinar - Critique opportunities
Inland NW events featuring WWA folks
Hi Western Washington, We have a couple of SCBWI events coming up that we thought your members might be interested in. March 12th @ 9am: Suzanne Selfors is conducting a Webinar designed for PAL members titled, LEVELING UP: Strategies for Lifting Your Career to the Next Level. Registration for this event is open for... Continue Reading →