...there are more than a few names we recognize in their respective categories of the Scandiuzzi Children’s Book Award Finalists: Picture Book “Little Green Peas: A Big Book of Color” (Beach Lane Books) written and illustrated by Keith Baker of Seattle “Two Speckled Eggs” (Candlewick Press) written and illustrated by Bainbridge Island resident Jennifer K.... Continue Reading →
5th annual Bainbridge Student Writing Contest
The fifth annual Bainbridge Student Writing Contest is coming! Hosted by Suzanne Selfors, who will be joined by fabulous guest judges Kevin Emerson, Martha Brockenbrough, and George Shannon, this year's theme will be "Creatures, Monsters and Beasts." Contest Guidelines: * This short-story contest is open to all local students, grades 1... Continue Reading →
Good News for George Shannon
Da-da-da-DAAAH! Joyful noises for some lovely news for George Shannon. We all appreciate and value George, but Bainbridge Island named George a treasure! Check out the article here.
Field’s End Class with George Shannon
George Shannon is teaching "Writing the Picture Book" class at Field's End. This is a great opportunity to study with a master of picture books. The class is has four sessions- October 13, 20, 27 and November 3 from 7-9 p.m. at the Bainbridge Public Library. Cost is $160. For more information and to register... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Blog
Fellow SCBWI member, and illustrator George Shannon started a blog recently that celebrates the picture book. This blog includes reviews, essays about picture books, writing tips, related bibliographies, and critique services. Check out his blog, and also his website.
Eagle Harbor Celebrates Summer Reading
Join Eagle Harbor Book Company as they present eight weeks of summer events for kids in July and August, with special visitors, a birthday party, and a summer reading program for children from age three to twelve. Also scheduled is a special storytime with Bainbridge children's author George Shannon. All events are free, and open... Continue Reading →
5th Annual Field’s End Writers’ Conference
Lots of familiar face presenting at this conference--it sounds great!Registration is open for the 5th Annual Field’s End Writers’ Conference to be held Saturday, April 17 at Kiana Lodge, on the shores of Agate Passage just north of Bainbridge Island. Enjoy a day of camaraderie, inspiration, and learning about the art and craft of writing.This... Continue Reading →
George Shannon event at Adams Elementary School
He'll be reading from STORIES TO SOLVE: FOLKTALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. He will also discuss his other books, including MORE STORIES TO SOLVE: Fifteen Folktales from Around the World, TOMORROW'S ALPHABET, WHITE IS FOR BLUEBERRY, and THE SECRET CHICKEN CLUB.It's at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5 at Adams Elementary School, 6110 28th Ave.... Continue Reading →
Ultimate Tuesday: George Shannon at the Secret Garden Bookshop
Get in the habit of coming to the Secret Garden for ultimate Tuesdays!EVENT: Author and storyteller George Shannon shares age-appropriately scary Halloween stories!DATE: Tuesday, 27 October 2009TIME: 7 – 7:30 PMLOCATION Secret Garden Bookshop2214 NW Market St.Downtown Ballard It’s a new and special story time every last* Tuesday of the month, where the story teller... Continue Reading →