Kirby Larson, author of HATTIE BIG SKY, NUBS, and TWO BOBBIES, has rounded up a variety of writers to talk about their experiences with critique groups. If you have questions, hop on over to her blog and fire away. She's planning to post answers in mid-June, and we'll be sure to post a link on... Continue Reading →
Nancy Pearl interviews Kirby Larson
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Mini-conference with the Whidbey Island Writers Conference Series
You might have to click this to see all the details, but on June 12, you can spend the day with lots of great agents and authors, including the ever-delightful Kirby Larson.ALL STAR LIST OF AUTHORS AND AGENTSHEADLINES WHIDBEY ISLAND WRITERS ASSOCIATIONMINI-CONFERENCE JUNE 12What: Whidbey Island Writers Association 2010 Mini-ConferenceWhen: Saturday, June 12, 2010 9:15... Continue Reading →
COLUMBIAKids turns two with “The Story Behind the Story”
On May 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., you can celebrate COLUMBIAKids e-zine at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. (1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma WA 98402.)Here's the official invite from editor Stephanie Lile:Join us as COLUMBIAKids e-zine turns two! This year we’re exploring “the story behind the story” with amazing PNW authors Kirby Larson... Continue Reading →
Join Kirby Larson at a luncheon for Page Ahead
If you care about kids and books, consider joining Kirby Larson at a table for 10 at the Page Ahead luncheon fundraiser on May 12! There are only two seats left at the table! Please join in to help raise money for an organization whose goal is to give a book to every single at-risk... Continue Reading →
Help bring back the Whidbey Island Writers Conference
Kirby Larson sent along this announcement:The Whidbey Island Writers Conference is determined to rise, like a phoenix, once again. They are in the process of a huge fund-raising effort to raise the $90,000 needed to host a 2011 event. Contributions are welcome, to be sure, but writers can also help by attending the June 12... Continue Reading →
What’s a Kirby Larson school visit like?
Jennifer Wolf explains on her blog:Last week I met Kirby Larson, an author who is (in my humble opinion) a master of the art of storytelling. Kirby came to visit my kids’ school. She got down on a personal level with them by sharing experiences from her childhood as well as the experiences she had... Continue Reading →
Good job, NUBS
Kirby Larson and co-author Mary Nethery got a bit of good news yesterday: NUBS has received a Christopher Award, in the Literature for Young People category. These awards are given to media that “affirm the highest values of the human spirit." Says Kirby: "We are completely honored by this. . .and so proud of our... Continue Reading →
Nubs! It’s Nubs on the NYT bestseller list!
A huge congratulations to Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery.NUBS just debuted at No. 4 on the NYT list. Arooo!
Upcoming Kirby Larson events
Kirby Larson invites everyone to two upcoming book events to help launch her new book, NUBS: THE TRUE STORY OF A MUTT, A MARINE AND A MIRACLE.Both events will be benefits for homeless pets (Homeward Pets for the 3rd Place event and the Whatcom Alternative Humane Society in B'ham).The first one will be November 7,... Continue Reading →