Local middle grade author Kelly Jones will be celebrating her new novel Sauerkraut and the paperback release of Are You Ready to Hatch an Unusual Chicken? (Unusual Chickens #2) at two events in September
Member Book Launch: Sauerkraut by Kelly Jones
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors Michele Bacon and Kelly Jones
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces two YA Mentors, Kelly Jones and Michele Bacon. To apply for the mentorship program visit here: https://wwa.scbwi.org/2019-mentorship-program/. Application Deadline: July 30, 2019.
Meet Our 2018-2019 Mentors: Young Adult!
Meet our mentors from our Mentorship Program 2018-2019 Here’s what our Young Adult Mentors – Jillian Anderson Coats, Kelly Jones and Kevin Emerson have to say. Tell us a little bit about what you are working on now and your current projects. Jillian: My newest book, R is for Rebel, came out in February and... Continue Reading →
Autumn Events!
Meet ups The SCBWI WWA Peninsula Network hosts KidLit Sunday in the Park with a Pen Chetzamoka Park, Sunday, October 1st, 1pm 900 Jackson St. Port Townsend , WA Free For writers and illustrators, plus children and families are welcome! Bring a sketchbook or notebook, or just schmooze. Optional: Bring a sack lunch, picnic, or... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Book Events with Leigh Bardugo, Kevan Atteberry, Kelly Jones, & more!
Autumn is the best season (Fight me.), and one of the best parts is all the new releases and book events. August 31: Grab your shield and head down to University Bookstore to hear Leigh Bardugo talk about her newest, WONDER WOMAN: WARBRINGER. Priority signing tickets available in advance. September 6: Back to School with... Continue Reading →
Locals make lists!
Great news! Here are a couple of book lists for you featuring two of our members. Kelly Jones and her delightful middle-grade novel Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer made the esteemed Texas Library Association Master List for 2015. And Laurie Thompson's terrific nonfiction book Be A Changemaker received gold in the 2015 Moonbeam Spirit Awards.... Continue Reading →
REMINDER: This Thursday’s SMORGASBORD!
A friendly reminder to come to a special pre-season eventthis Thursday, September 17 at 6pm. * It's going to whet your appetite for books, children's literature, and for reconnecting to this fabulous community of writers and thinkers. NOTE: The Central Downtown Library's underground parking garage entrance is on Spring Street, between Fourth and Fifth... Continue Reading →
Kelly gets cracking!
Bawk, bawk!! It's time to launch Kelly Jones’ debut, Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer WHEN: Friday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Queen Anne Book Co. If you saw Kelly on the Local Success Panel at our conference or at last week's Inside Story, you know what a great speaker she is.... Continue Reading →