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.
FREE Deb Lund workshop THIS SATURDAY!
From Stasia Ward Kehoe's blog. For more information about Deb, click here.
Want a story-filled weekend?
Join member Wendy Wahman at "What's Your Story," a free event this Saturday, January 15, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the EX3 Teen Center in Sammamish. She says, "This could be fun for families, interviewing each other and writing down memories. The event is geared towards teens and people over 55, but really, anyone... Continue Reading →
Free workshop series with Stasia!
Attention all YA writers (beginning to experienced)! Member and author Stasia Ward Kehoe will be leading a free (you read that right!) three-session workshop series at the Woodinville library starting next weekend. Join her to discuss the business and craft of writing. She says, "At each session, we will analyze passages from some standout YA... Continue Reading →
Walter Dean Myers Event
Many of you will be at the SCBWI conference next weekend, but for those that aren't going, you might want to go see Walter Dean Myers on April 21!An Afternoon with Walter Dean MyersSaturday, April 21, 20122 – 3:30 p.m.Town Hall at 1119 Eighth Ave. (8th & Seneca), Seattle, WA 98101FREEWalter Dean Myers explains "Why... Continue Reading →
Free Beginning Blogging Class with Rebecca Agiewich
Fellow SCBWI member and author Rebecca Agiewich is teaching a class this coming Saturday at the Seattle Public Library. It’s part of a creative writing series. Here’s the website for more information.WhereUniversity BranchAudienceAdultsSummaryAlways wanted to start a blog but aren't sure how? Don't be intimidated; blogging is easy! In this class you'll learn everything you... Continue Reading →
You’re Invited to Page Ahead’s Best Books for Kids Awards Event
Members of the SCBWI are invited to attend Page Ahead’s Second Annual Best Books for Kids Awards event on Wednesday June 15, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Library Bistro in downtown Seattle. They will announce the winners of the 2011 Best Books for Kids Awards.Page Ahead serves 55,000 children in need across Washington State... Continue Reading →
You’re Invited to a Free Film Premiere!
sALA and iYouth are excited to announce the Seattle premiere of Library of the Early Mind, a documentary that explores “the art and impact of children's literature on our kids, our culture, and ourselves.”The film has been screened around the country and will be shown at this year’s ALA meeting in New Orleans, but, thanks... Continue Reading →