Attend a virtual launch party on April 13 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific to celebrate the launch of The Elephants’ Guide to Hide and Seek with author Kjersten Hayes and illustrator Gladys Jose. A great way to occupy home-schooled kids! Register now and order the book from Village Books.
Turn your childhood memories into a book
Wendy Wahman leads a workshop to tap childhood memories for stories on Sunday, Oct. 20th, 2019 from 2 – 4pm at King's Books, 218 Helen's Ave, Tacoma, WA.
Be Fearless: See Sharon Mentyka Reading Her New Bill Gates Biography
See author Sharon Mentyka read from her new Bill Gates biography at University Book Store, Seattle on October 19 and Phinney Books, Seattle November 16
Portfolio Showcase Winner Suzanne Kaufman
Many talented illustrators participated in this year's SCBWI Western WA conference Art Portfolio Showcase. With so many wonderful art portfolios, our faculty agent and editor judges had a difficult time choosing the winner. After much deliberation, the first place winner is Leanne Hatch, 2nd place winner is Andy Musser, and 3rd place winner Suzanne Kaufman. Here is Lily LaMotte's interview with Suzanne Kaufman.
Portfolio Showcase Winner Andy Musser
Many talented illustrators participated in this year's SCBWI Western WA conference Art Portfolio Showcase. With so many wonderful art portfolios, our faculty agent and editor judges had a difficult time choosing the winner. After much deliberation, the first place winner is Leanne Hatch, 2nd place winner is Andy Musser, and 3rd place winner Suzanne Kaufman. Here is Lily LaMotte's interview with Andy Musser.
Portfolio Showcase Winner Leanne Hatch
Many talented illustrators participated in this year's SCBWI Western WA conference Art Portfolio Showcase. With so many wonderful art portfolios, our faculty agent and editor judges had a difficult time choosing the winner. After much deliberation, the first place winner is Leanne Hatch, 2nd place winner is Andy Musser, and 3rd place winner Suzanne Kaufman. Here is Lily LaMotte's interview with Leanne Hatch.
Meet Some of the Greatest Artists of Our Time – Book Signing with Lois V. Harris
Meet Lois V. Harris Author and illustrator of the following pictures books: Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Painter, illustrated with Cassatt's colorful artwork, this inspiring biography highlights her beloved portraits of mothers and children along with lesser-known work and shows Cassatt's range of talent. Ages 5 and up. Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist, an... Continue Reading →
June Bookstore Events
Mockingbird Books in Green Lake has three upcoming events that will appeal to picture book writers, illustrators, and YA authors. If you do attend any or all of these events, please comment on the blog to share your positive experience. Also, this is a great opportunity to support an Indie bookseller. June 11: 11-11:30... Continue Reading →